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How Can I Protect My Pool During Winter?

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Pool Winterization Chesapeake, Virginia

At Fox Pools LLC our pool winterization service prepares your swimming pool for the cold winter months ahead when it will not be in use. This process is essential in protecting your pool and its equipment by preventing damage caused by freezing water and debris. This service also ensures that your pool will be in good condition when it’s time to reopen it in the spring.

What Does Pool Winterization Involve?

Pool Winterization protects your investment by extending the life of your pool and its equipment, saving you time and money on any future repairs or maintenance. Our Pool Winterization service involves the following steps:

  1. Cleaning the pool of any debris; brushing the walls and floor to prevent algae growth, followed by a thorough vacuuming.
  2. Lowering the water level below the skimmer to prevent damage from any freezing water.
  3. Balancing the water chemistry by adjusting the water’s PH, alkalinity and calcium levels to the recommended ranges. Adding our winterizing chemical kit, which includes algaecide, chlorine, and a winter stain and scale preventer.
  4. Draining water from the pump, filter, heater and any other pool equipment and using an air compressor to remove any remaining water to prevent freezing and damage.
  5. Installing a winter pool cover to keep out debris and sunlight helping prevent algae growth.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Chesapeake, Virginia. Our pool winterization service is perfect for protecting your investment through the cold winter months. Call Fox Pools today to schedule your pool winterization service.

Prevent Winter Damage to Your Pool

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Pool Closing Chesapeake, Virginia

Closing your pool during the cold winter months when it is not in use is the best thing you can do to protect your investment. Fox Pools LLC’s pool closing service takes important steps to ensure that your pool and its equipment will be protected from the upcoming harsh winter weather. This service will also ensure you an easy pool opening process in the spring.

What Does Pool Closing Involve?

Our pool closing service involves skimming the surface to remove leaves bugs and other debris, brushing the walls of the pool and vacuuming the pool thoroughly to ensure it is clean. We drain the pool to a low water level, just below the skimmer and return lines to prevent freezing damage. After draining we turn off the drain and pump, filter, heater and any other equipment to prevent freezing. We pump air through the plumbing lines to further prevent any residual water from freezing inside the pipes. Then we test the water’s PH levels and alkalinity and adjust levels as needed to make it through the cold winter months and avoid any corrosion or scale build up. We add chlorine shock to the pool to kill any remaining bacteria and algae, then we allow the pool pump to run and circulate the chlorine throughout the system. Finally, we will install a pool cover to help keep out unwanted debris.

Properly closing your pool for the winter will help protect it from damage and make it easier to open when the warm weather returns.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Chesapeake, Virginia. We perform pool closings, pool winterization, pool safety cover installation, and pool openings. Call Fox Pools today about your swimming pool needs.

Pool Safety Covers From Fox Pools LLC

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The Importance of Pool Safety Covers

Pool safety covers play a critical role in preventing accidents, and maintaining cleanliness, making them an essential investment for any pool owner concerned with safety and maintenance. Residents of Chesapeake Virginia that own a pool can benefit greatly from a pool safety cover installation from Fox Pools LLC. Learn more about the importance of pool safety covers below.

  1. Prevent Accidental Drowning: Pool safety covers are designed to prevent accidental drowning, especially for young children and pets. These covers can support the weight of a person, preventing them from falling into the water.
  2. Safety Barrier: They provide a physical barrier over the pool, reducing the risk of unauthorized access when the pool is not in use.
  3. Reduce Maintenance: Pool safety covers help to keep debris out of the pool like leaves, dirt and other objects, which reduces the amount of cleaning and maintenance required.
  4. Energy Efficiency: Some types of pool covers also help to retain heat in the water, reducing the amount of energy needed to keep the pool at a comfortable temperature.
  5. Compliance and Legal Requirements: In many places, especially in public and commercial settings, pool safety covers are required by law or regulation to ensure the safety of users.
  6. Extended Lifespan of Pool Equipment: By reducing exposure to the elements and debris, pool covers can also extend the lifespan of pool equipment such as pumps and filters, saving on maintenance and replacement costs.

Solid and Mesh Pool Safety Covers from GLI & Latham

Your standard winter pool safety cover is no more than a tarp held down with water tubes, providing little to no protection from accidental intrusion of children or stray animals. Custom Solid and mesh  pool safety covers are designed to protect your family and lower your maintenance costs throughout the winter.

  • See all your pool safety cover options and learn more about GLI Safety Covers HERE
  • See all your pool safety cover options and learn more about Latham Safety Covers HERE

Each safety cover is custom measured for an exact fit of your pool. They are exceptionally strong, durable, and can last over 15 years. Your backyard will look great, and the “peace of mind” that you will carry throughout the winter months is well worth the investment.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Chesapeake, Virginia. We perform pool service and repair, pool inspections, pool safety covers, pool openings, pool closings and more! Call Fox Pools today for your swimming pool needs.

Fox Pools Services

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Pool Service Chesapeake

At Fox Pools LLC we perform routine pool service in Chesapeake for your pool’s equipment to keep your systems operating at peak efficiency. Our routine maintenance will result in decreased energy costs, higher water quality, and maximum pool equipment lifespan.

Pool Services in Chesapeake

Pool Filter Cartridge Cleaning – We deep clean your Pleated Filter using filter safe cleaning agents that remove dirt, oils, grease, sunscreen, and other contaminants. Our specialized filter comb cleans filters faster using less water.

Pool Filter D.E. Grid Cleaning – We disassemble and deep clean your entire D.E. Grid Assembly using filter safe cleaning agents that remove dirt, oils, grease, sunscreen, and other contaminants.  Our specialized spray nozzle cleans grids faster using less water.

Pool Filter Sand Change – We quickly and efficiently empty your Sand Filter of old sand with specialized vacuum equipment without damaging your Filter Lateral Assemblies. We then replace it with the appropriate size and quantity Filter Sand based on your filter manufacturer’s specs.

Pool Salt Cell Cleaning – We remove your Salt Cell and soak in chemical cleaner.  We carry cleaning caps and stands for most major Salt Cell manufacturers, which allows us to completely immerse the cell plates while minimizing spillage and mess.

Pool Closing – We purge water from your plumbing lines using specialized blower equipment, cap all intake and return lines, disassemble pumps and filters, remove handrails and ladders, and install your pool cover.  If you’d like, we can also provide and add appropriately dosed Winterizing Chemical Kits at this time.

Pool Opening – Our comprehensive pool opening process is designed to ensure your pool is opened and running in a single visit.

Our team is always ready to provide guidance or answer any questions you may have about maintaining your pool after our visit.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Hampton Roads. We perform pool service and repair, pool inspections, pool safety covers, pool openings, pool closings and more! Call Fox Pools today for your swimming pool needs.