Above Ground Covers: Tips and Tricks!
Follow these four tips to help protect your above ground pool cover during the winter season.
Above Ground Pool Cover Tips
Use these tips when installing and maintaining an above ground pool cover, especially during colder months or in areas with snow, wind, and below-freezing temperatures.
Use Winter Cover Air Pillows
Winter cover air pillows are highly suggested in areas that commonly receive snow or experience below-freezing temperatures.
Air pillows are placed in the center of the pool, with the cover pulled down and tightened so the pillow presses into the water. This helps reduce the chance of a solid sheet of ice forming across the surface of the pool water and cover. Air pillows can be inflated quickly using a shop vac.
Secure the Cover Against Wind
Wind is an important factor to consider when installing a winter cover on an above ground swimming pool. First, secure the winter cover by tightening the winch provided with the cover.
Additional products that can help secure the cover and protect the pool include wall bags, cover clips, and cover seal. View available above ground pool cover products.
Monitor the Pool Water Level
It is important to keep an eye on your pool’s water level throughout the winter season. If the water level drops too low, it can stress the cover and the pool.
Always fix leaks before closing your pool. A cover pump can also be used to reduce standing water on top of your winter cover.
Use a Leaf Net
Leaf nets are a helpful way to manage leaf buildup during pool closing. Install the leaf net when closing the pool, then remove it once the leaves have fallen.
This allows you to remove leaves more easily without leaving the leaf net on the pool for the rest of the winter.
View our above ground winter pool covers to find the right cover for your pool.
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