Winter Pool Covers

When the warm summer sun is replaced by chilly breezes and falling leaves, it is probably time to consider investing in winter pool covers that can withstand the ice and other harsh conditions.

What to Look for in a Pool Cover

Most high quality winter covers come with a ratchet and cable system that is used to secure the cover to the pool opening. A cable runs around the perimeter of the cover through multiple metal grommets.

The best winter pool covers will

be constructed of thick, durable material made to withstand harsh elements and fluctuations in temperature.

offer UV coating to help protect the cover from breaking down in the sun.

strong durable stitching especially near the grommets

offers a manufacturer's warranty against product defects or accelerated wear.

Winter Covers Provide Safety

Swimming pools can pose a risk of drowning in all seasons, even when they are not being used. Exposed water or ice can easily become an attractor for children and animals. Having above ground winter covers cannot guarantee safety, but it can help minimize the risk of objects, children or pets falling into the pool and becoming submerged accidentally.

Unlike solar pool covers that can become more easily detached or blow away, safety pool covers are specially made to withstand pressure on the cover itself, providing further protection for pets and curious toddlers.

Having a pool cover on your pool helps make it clear that the pool is closed for the season and may help to discourage curious neighborhood kids and animals from playing near the pool.

Keep Your Pool Cleaner

Winter Covers can help keep leaves, snow and debris out of your swimming pool so that it stays clean during the winter months. These covers are a large part of the pool winterization process.

Keeping your pool free of debris can help reduce wear and tear on your filter system, while decreasing the amount of time you spend getting your pool ready and cutting down on the cost for pool heaters. When the weather warms up and you are ready to swim again, simply remove the pool cover to reveal clean, debris-free water, virtually without the need for a pool cleaner.

Winter Covers Help Protect Your Investment

Once of the most common frustrations of owning an above ground pool liner is the need to change it when it becomes torn or damaged. A liner may need to be changed when it has been ripped by sharp objects that have fallen onto it. Keeping debris like sticks and rocks out when you are not using it can help reduce the need to drain your pool and change your pool liner. This is easily accomplished with the proper use of a winter pool cover.

Winter covers are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and high quality product -;including mesh covers and solid vinyl covers. Applying a cover to your above ground swimming pool is an important part of the pool winterization process and should be completed promptly after you have applied your pool closing chemicals at the end of the season. A pool cover will help you save money on chemicals, heating, water and cleaning. A high quality winter cover will last for many years, as long as it is cleaned and stored properly when not in use.