Should I winterize my pool? Some homeowners ask themselves this question. Here in Texas we don’t expect those harsh cold winters that make it absolutely necessary to winterize our pools and underground pipes. In the last few years we have had a few below freezing temperatures, that have lead to unexpected expenses for a busted pool pump or other equipment. 

Some tips to avoid these surprising bills is to run your pump during the night when the temperature drops at peak, unlike running your pump during the day when it’s the hottest in summer. For those homeowners that own a variable speed pump that runs 24/7 this shouldn’t be an issue, since the water will always be flowing there is no risk for a freeze occurring.  

In case of a power outage regardless of whether you have a variable speed pump or not, we recommend draining the pool equipment. Draining water from the equipment stops water from freezing and expanding, which leads to these breaks. All pool equipment including pumps, filters, and heaters come with a drain plug. Check your manufacturer’s manual for the respective equipment to locate these plugs and drain them.  

We hope these tips are useful to you and help prevent potential costly repairs. We are always happy to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.