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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.

Protect Your Investment with Pool Winterization

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Pool Winterization Virginia Beach, Virginia

At Fox Pools LLC our pool winterization service prepares your swimming pool for the winter months ahead. Our service helps ensure that your pool will be in good condition when it’s time to reopen it in the spring. Pool Winterization is essential to protect the pool itself and its equipment, helping to prevent damage caused by freezing water, and debris.

How Does Pool Winterization Work?

Pool Winterization extends the life of your pool and its equipment, saving you time and money on any future repairs or maintenance. Making the opening process in the spring much smoother.

Our Pool Winterization service includes:

  • Cleaning the pool of any debris, brushing the walls and floor of the pool to prevent algae growth, and a thorough vacuum of the pool.
  • Balancing the water chemistry by adjusting the water’s PH, alkalinity and calcium levels to the recommended ranges. Additionally, we will add a winterizing chemical kit, which typically includes algaecide, chlorine, and a winter stain and scale preventer.
  • Lowering the water level below the skimmer to prevent damage from freezing water.
  • Properly draining water from the pump, filter, heater and any other pool equipment. We will use an air compressor to remove any remaining water to prevent freezing and damage.
  • Installing a winter pool cover to keep out debris and sunlight helping prevent algae growth.

Pool Winterization helps to:

  1. Prevent Freezing Damage: Water left in pipes, pumps, and pool equipment can freeze and expand, causing cracks and expensive repairs. Proper winterization drains the water to prevent this.
  2. Maintain Pool Health: Closing your pool properly helps prevent the buildup of algae, bacteria, and debris, keeping the water cleaner for when you reopen it.
  3. Protect Pool Surfaces: Winterizing your pool protects its liner, tiles, and surfaces from stains, scaling, and damage that can occur during winter.
  4. Save Money on Repairs: Avoid costly repairs or the need for major cleaning and chemical treatments when the pool is reopened.
  5. Extend Pool Equipment Lifespan: Properly shutting down and covering your pool equipment for the season ensures longer life and less wear on costly components.

Preparing your Virginia Beach pool for winter keeps it in good condition ensuring a smoother opening when warmer weather returns.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our pool winterization service is perfect for protecting your investment, making the reopening much easier. Call Fox Pools today to schedule your pool winterization service.

Why Should I Close My Pool for the Winter?

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Pool Closing Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fox Pools serves Virginia Beach, Virginia with our professional pool closing service to ensure your pool is protected from the harsh winter weather allowing for an easy pool opening when the weather warms up. Closing your pool when it is not being used is the best thing you can do to protect your investment.

How Does Pool Closing Work?

Closing a pool for the season involves several important steps to ensure that the pool and its equipment are protected from the freezing cold winter weather, making it easier to re-open when the warm weather returns.

Our pool closing service involves:

  • Skimming the surface to remove leaves bugs and other debris as well as brushing the walls of the pool and vacuuming the pool thoroughly to ensure it is clean.
  • Testing the water’s PH levels and alkalinity and adjusting levels as needed to make it thru the 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.
  • Draining the pool to a low water level, just below the skimmer and return lines to prevent freezing damage. We then turn off the drain and pump, filter, heater and any other equipment to prevent freezing and pump air through the plumbing lines to further prevent any residual water from freezing.
  • Finally, we install a pool cover to continue to keep out unwanted debris.

Closing your pool properly ensures it’s well-protected during the colder months and ready for use when the season returns, saving you time, money, and effort in the long run Here’s why it’s important to properly close your pool for the colder winter months:

Prevent Freezing Damage: When temperatures drop, water left in the pool’s plumbing, filter, and pump can freeze and expand, causing cracks and serious damage. Properly winterizing the pool prevents costly repairs to your equipment and plumbing.

Maintain Water Quality: Closing your pool with proper chemical treatments helps prevent algae growth, bacterial buildup, and contamination, which can make reopening the pool easier and less expensive in the spring.

Protect Pool Structure: Covering the pool and lowering the water level helps protect the pool’s liner, tiles, and surfaces from the effects of ice, snow, and debris, which can cause stains, cracks, and other damage.

Save on Future Costs: Proper winterization reduces the amount of work and money needed to get your pool up and running again when the warmer season returns. It minimizes the risk of expensive repairs and extensive cleaning.

Prevent Debris Accumulation: Leaves, branches, and other debris can accumulate in an uncovered pool, making spring cleaning more difficult and potentially clogging filtration systems.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our professional Pool Closing service will help protect your investment until the warm weather returns. Call Fox Pools today to schedule your pool closing.

How Can I Close My Pool for the Winter?

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Pool Closing Newport News Virginia

Fox Pools in Newport News, Virginia offers our professional pool closing service to ensure your pool is protected from the harsh winter weather ensuring an easy pool opening in spring. Closing your pool when it is not being used is the best thing you can do to protect your investment.

How Does Pool Closing Work?

Closing a pool for the season involves several important steps to ensure that the pool and its equipment are protected from the freezing cold winter weather, making it easier to re-open when the warm weather returns.

Our Pool Closing service involves:

  • Skimming the surface to remove leaves bugs and other debris as well as brushing the walls of the pool and vacuuming the pool thoroughly to ensure it is clean.
  • Testing the water’s PH levels and alkalinity and adjusting levels as needed to make it thru the 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.
  • Draining the pool to a low water level, just below the skimmer and return lines to prevent freezing damage. We then turn off the drain and pump, filter, heater and any other equipment to prevent freezing and pump air through the plumbing lines to further prevent any residual water from freezing.
  • Finally we install a pool cover to continue to keep out unwanted debris.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

Fox Pools LLC is a swimming pool service and repair company serving all of Newport News, Virginia. Our professional Pool Closing service will help protect your investment until the warm weather returns. Call Fox Pools today to schedule your pool closing.

Protect Your Pool with Pool Winterization

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Pool Winterization Newport News Virginia

Prepare your swimming pool for the winter months ahead with the pool winterization service from Fox Pools LLC in Newport News, Virginia. Proper pool winterization helps ensure that your pool will be in good condition when it’s time to reopen it in the spring, when it will not be in use during winter. This process is essential to protect the pool and its equipment and to prevent damage caused by debris and freezing water.

How Does Pool Winterization Work?

Pool Winterization extends the life of your pool and its equipment, saving you time and money on any future repairs or maintenance. Protect your investment from winter damage and make the opening process in the spring much smoother.

Our Pool Winterization service includes:

  • Cleaning the pool of any debris, brushing the walls and floor of the pool to prevent algae growth, and a thorough vacuum of the pool.
  • Balancing the water chemistry by adjusting the water’s PH, alkalinity and calcium levels to the recommended ranges. Additionally, we will add a winterizing chemical kit, which typically includes algaecide, chlorine, and a winter stain and scale preventer.
  • We lower the water level below the skimmer to prevent damage from freezing water.
  • Properly draining water from the pump, filter, heater and any other pool equipment. We will use an air compressor to remove any remaining water to prevent freezing and damage.
  • Finally, we install 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 Newport News, Virginia. Our pool winterization service is perfect for protecting your investment, making the reopen in spring much easier. Call Fox Pools today to schedule your pool winterization service.

Pool Closing Hampton Virginia

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Should I Close My Pool for the Winter?

Yes you should! Closing your pool when it is not being used is the best thing you can do to protect your investment. The process of closing a pool for the season involves several important steps to ensure that the pool and its equipment are protected from the harsh winter weather. Fox Pools in Hampton Virginia offers you our professional pool closing service to ensure an easy pool opening in spring.

How Does Pool Closing it Work?

Our pool closing service involves skimming the surface to remove leaves bugs and other debris as well as brushing the walls of the pool and vacuuming the pool thoroughly to ensure it is clean. Then we test the water’s PH levels and alkalinity and adjust levels as needed to make it thru the 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.

We drain the pool to a low water level, just below the skimmer and return lines to prevent freezing damage. We turn off the drain and pump, filter, heater and any other equipment to prevent freezing and pump air through the plumbing lines to further prevent any residual water from freezing. Finally we installed a pool cover to continue to 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 Hampton Virginia. We perform pool service and repair, pool inspections, pool safety covers, pool winterization, pool openings, pool closings and more! Call Fox Pools today for your swimming pool needs.

The Importance of Pool Winterization

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Pool Winterization Hampton Virginia

At Fox Pools LLC our pool winterization service prepares a swimming pool for the winter months ahead when it will not be in use. This process is essential to protect the pool and its equipment from damage caused by freezing temperatures, debris, and other winter conditions. Proper pool winterization helps ensure that the pool will be in good condition when it’s time to reopen it in the spring.

How Does Pool Winterization Work?

Our pool winterization service includes cleaning the pool of any debris, brushing the walls and floor of the pool to prevent algae growth, and a thorough vacuum of the pool. Once the pool is clean, we will balance the water chemistry by adjusting the water’s PH, alkalinity and calcium levels to the recommended ranges. Once the water chemistry has been adjusted, we lower the water level below the skimmer to prevent damage from freezing water. Additionally, we will add a winterizing chemical kit, which typically includes algaecide, chlorine, and a winter stain and scale preventer.

Our final steps to winterization include properly draining water from the pump, filter, heater and any other pool equipment. We will protect the plumbing by using an air compressor to remove any remaining water to prevent water from freezing and causing damage. Finally, we install a winter pool cover to keep out debris and sunlight to help prevent algae growth.

Protect your investment from winter damage and make the opening process in the spring much smoother. Proper winterization extends the life of the pool and its equipment, saving time and money on repairs and maintenance.

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

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

Time to Upgrade your Pool?

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Pool Equipment Upgrades

We want you to get the most out of your pool by adding or upgrading to the latest and greatest pool equipment upgrades!  Fox Pools LLC in Virginia Beach, Virginia can improve your pool ownership experience with less regular maintenance, improved water quality, cleanliness, an extended swimming season. Wow your friends and family with total control of your pool at your fingertips.

Pool Upgrades Available from Fox Pools LLC

 

Fox Pools LLC in Virginia Beach can upgrade your pool equipment with:

Variable Speed Pool Motors and Pumps –  Variable speed motors consume 40% to 80% less energy, are quieter, run cooler, and last longer than standard motors.

Pool Automation – Pool Automation systems let you maintain every feature of your pool all in one place- and that place is the palm of your hand! Adjust your pool and spa temperature, set filter and cleaning schedules, program lights, operate jets, control water features and so much more- all with a single remote or smartphone app.

Pool Salt Water Sanitation – Sick of lugging around jugs of liquid chlorine or buckets of chlorine tablets? Let your pool handle the work itself with a salt sanitation system. A small amount of salt added to your water allows a specialized cell to generate precisely as much chlorine as you want it to.

Pool UV Sanitation – Take water safety to the next level with an ultraviolet light sanitization system. These systems use the power of invisible UV-C light to destroy pathogens that enter your water. Reducing the amount of chemical sanitizer (like chlorine) needed by 50% to 70%, and completely eliminate the need for an algaecide.

Robotic Pool Cleaners – Save time and money on maintenance with a robotic pool cleaner. These pool cleaners are easy to operate, and are able to reach every surface of your pool. Extremely energy efficient, and providing you with a superior clean when compared to other types of pool cleaners.

Pool Heaters – The air might be chilly, but your pool water doesn’t have to be! With the right heater, you can reap the benefits of your pool for more of the year. Swim at night or early in the morning without an uncomfortable drop in water temperature.

 

Fox Pools Services is here to help!

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