How to Maintain Your Pool in Winter

Sydney winters are mild enough that a pool never really goes to sleep. Algae slows down in the cold, but it does not stop, and a pool left alone for three months often turns green by spring. A little care through winter makes the warmer months much easier.

Keep the water moving

Do not switch the pump off. You can cut the run time back compared with summer, but the water still needs to be filtered every day so it does not go stale.

Keep the chlorine up

Chlorine lasts longer in cooler water, so you need less of it, but it still has to be there. Salt chlorinators also produce less in cold water, so keep an eye on the chlorine reading and the salt level.

Keep the leaves out

Leaves that sink to the floor stain the surface and use up chlorine as they break down. Empty the skimmer and pump baskets regularly and get leaves off the floor before they rot.

Use a cover if you have one

A cover keeps leaves out, cuts evaporation and means less chemical. If yours is worn or torn, winter is a good time to replace it so it is ready for summer.

Look after the equipment

The quiet months are a good time to clean the filter properly, check the pump for leaks or noise, and clean the chlorinator cell. Fixing a problem now is easier than finding it in the first heatwave.

Keep testing

Water that drifts out of balance over winter can scale or stain the surfaces and is harder to bring back in spring. Testing every few weeks catches it early.

Want us to look after it?

Many pools only need a fortnightly or monthly service over winter. We test the water on every visit and tell you if anything needs attention before summer.