Pool Closing in New York

Here is what we will do to close your pool:

• Lower the water level below the skimmer. Water level will be lowered unless requested in writing. For spas, drain all the water.
• Where should we drain the water to? (Designate a location below)
• Turn off the power (we need access to the power). Disconnect the filter, pump, piping, and fittings. Please indicate; leave all equipment on the equipment pad, or move pump or filter to other location (such as garage or shed). (Designate a location below)
• Note, we can only move pump/filter that has unions to allow and cannot move sand filters.
• Add winterizing chemicals to your pool, based on your pool size.
• For pools on Baquacil, we will add 1 gallon of Oxidizer for each 10,000 gallons of pool water.
• For pools on Chlorine, Bromine, Salt, Nature2 or Oxygen, we will add our Winterizing Kit.
• Blow out suction and pressure lines.
• Add non-toxic antifreeze to the plumbing for inground pools.
• Disconnect your ladder and/or handrails.
• Put on your pool’s winter cover and winterizing accessories. Missing closing supplies will be supplied and charged to your credit card.
• Bring back your filter (DE or Cartridge ONLY. Just the insides) and/or pump for In-shop services (Only if you authorized as an option).
• Confirm your closing date by email the business day prior to the service.
• This service does not ensure that pipes will not have damage in the spring. We follow best practices, but underlying conditions may exist that are not evident.

Here is what you must do PRIOR to our technician's arrival

• Bring in a pool water sample to Royal Pools and Spas about a week before closing for a complete analysis of your water.
• Add the proper chemicals to balance the pool. Neglecting this may cause irreparable damage to your pool surface.
• Brush pool walls and floor, clean skimmers and vacuum all leaves and debris.
• Place all winterizing products (winter cover, plugs, etc) at your equipment area for our technicians.
• Make sure a responsible adult is home, or your supplies and electric is available. If not, a $100 charge applies to return.

Here's what you should do AFTER the arrival of our Technician

• After your pool is closed, you must pump water as needed off the surface of your pool cover to prevent unintended winter damage. UNLESS, you have a mesh safety cover, solid safety cover with drain panel, or other cover style where the manufacturer specifically says pumping is not required.
  • Our favorite cover pump is now in stock for $154.99 and has an automatic on/off switch to make this a breeze.
• Remove accumulated leaves and debris from your cover as it accumulates. We offer various items that help with this task such as leaf nets and deep leaf skimmers.
• Follow our professional tips and add Algaebomb 60 under the cover in November, March, and April until opening. This will greatly reduce the incident of algae at the time of opening next spring.