How to WINTERIZE An Above Ground POOL

Do you have an above ground pool? How do you prepare your pool for the winter?

Yikes - we drained our AGP. 18 feet diameter. How do we winterize it? How do we cover it and keep snow and leaves out? We live in Central Maine where water freezes and snow can be plentiful. I wish I had watched your video BEFORE we drained the pool. It's too late to fill it back up. Help!!

Do you drain water from the filter when you close for the winter? I have a sand filter

I want to see a video on actually closing the plugs, valves, outlet, inlet when not draining my intext 49 inch graphite pool. I don't need to hear about the chemicals or the pillow (done and have). I need to SEE how the valves and outlets are actually covered and disconnected. No video shows this. Like my aerator has the small twisting circle on the inside of the pool. I am not removing it for the winter so how to cover it??? its not a plug type. aggggh the frustration to find a simple video on the most important part on how to close the pool for winter and not let the water drain out. If anyone finds a video please link and than you in advance!

I lowered the water level 6” below the skimmer. Not using a skimmer cover. I have valves on my skimmer basket and inlet nozzle. Should I close them or leave open half way? Should I cover the skimmer housing with something? I’m in MA.

if you don't drop the water pass the out take hose hole wont the water fall out until its below that?

Informative video but I’ll be hunting for a video of someone actually completing these steps now. I’ll also be hunting for a complete pool closing kit rather than gathering these items. This video seems like a lot

Is this winterizing process for pools with or without metal walls

I have two neighbors who have pools - uncovered - and it is snowing out. I am here because I am just wondering, “shouldn’t they cover up their pool?” So here I am watching your video! Yup, they should! Too bad I don’t know them at well!

Hi I have a question.. I have shutoff valve on both my skimmer hose and return.. do I still need to unplug my hoses out for the winter or can I keep them on as long as I have both valves closed..? Thanks.

Thank you so much for all the information. I have learned so much and you definitely make it easy to lear God bless you and I will keep watching your videos

You're the best!😊Thank you.

WTF, I’m not a chemist professor.

Sorry, I have the Confer pool ladder with the gate system.

How do you get the pool ladder out, or can you keep it in? I live in Chicago, IL.

Is a skimmer cover the same as a skimmer plug?

so im packing down my above ground pool for the winter. What do i do with my sand filter?

Thanks for the honest video. 😊

Can i use the cover that came with the pool?

Hey. I don’t wanna cover pool this winter. I’m in Georgia. No snow. If I put old pump on pool so idc if it freezes. I don’t use chemicals in water so if I just keep dirt and debri out and vaccum can I not use chemicals all winter

We're I live the snow will fill on top of the cover alot I'm afraid it will cause the cover to clasps into the pool. What should I do?

Do I have to add antifreeze to my above ground saltwater pool water?

Help! I have plugs to use on my outgoing water lines but my pool didn’t come with one for the incoming line. Do I need to do anything with that? I know I need to remove the lines but I’m puzzled as to What to do with the incoming hole.

We had a new install and they didn't finish the skimmer of the pump set up. We have an above ground pool with an eliminator top on. There is 3/4 of water inside. Do we add chemicals for winter? Is there any risk of damage? The plan is for them to come back in Spring to finish job.

you did not mention the water antifreeze.. why?

So here is my question, yes I have all the chemicals ready to winterize. My pool is balanced, do you add all the chemicals at the same time? Or do you add them separately letting it pump thru 1 turn for each chemical?

I have subscribed and paid for further information. Money and time well spent! Swim University has been a lifeline for me as a first time AGP owner. No one including the vendor/store have been as clear and concise as you. Thank you!

Can I use those large balls they sell at Walmart in the toy depth instead of a pool pillow?

Wait so I need to remove all of the sand from my filter?! I just put it in there two months ago! 🤦🏽‍♀️

I live in Arizona do I really need to cover my above ground pool

What advice do you have when the skimmer cover doesn’t go on the existing skimmer? The one we bought has a lip like Tupperware. Doesn’t stay on existing. Tried replacing old skimmer but screws are on too tight and in awkward position. From my present perspective, I can’t use a skimmer cover. Thoughts? Advice?

Tubes are just as good as a pillow aren’t they 🤷‍♀️

I have an above ground Coleman power steel. Do you need to remove the control valve as well?

DO you really need a cover ?? cable always breaks my caps, thank you

You are my go to ever since I’ve had my above ground pool installed. Thank you for all the great information!!! ❤
I live outside Nashville TN and was told I don’t need to use pillows- what are your thoughts on this?

What about the fish I keep in my pool. Bass, pike. Trout, minnows, catfish and bream ?

Too many steps
Put cover on … take off in spring

Hmm. No mention of getting any water out of the plumbing so the plumbing doesn't crack. Isn't that also a thing?

More complicated than needed. cold weather always kills algae and the water is always clear when openung,

Ciao grazie per il tuo video 🙏
È il primo anno che lascio la piscina fuori terra piena d acqua.
Se il pH è ok ..faccio cloro shock e metto la pompa in ricircolo per un paio d ore?
Non so se usare o meno lo svernante ..abito vicino Roma (Italy) potrebbe fare -1' o max fino a -4 ma è raro.
Uso pastiglie a 6 multifunzione..
Serve se lascio il fungo con 2 pasticche? O meglio evitare?
Per i cuscini galleggianti posso usare le palle da yoga? 🤗
Grazie 🙏 ciao

I have a up ground pool. I take water below the holes, an going to cover the pool this year. How do I keep water from staying on top of the pool cover??

Ok ok I’m doing that right now . Thanks for your video , it’s well done , took a bunch of notes ! Im in Manitoba -Canada . :)

What pool cover do you recommended?

I live up in northern Ohio and my pool is a Bestway power steel deluxe. Of course I have the round skimmers and if I drain my pool below them my pool is only half full. I do have the skimmer plugs but they don’t fit into the holes completely. If I use the plugs do I need to drain my pool below the skimmers?

Great video! Really needed this as the time to close my first AGP is closing in. My question that keeps confusing me is Adding pool antifreeze! Do you really have to do this step since you didn’t mention it?

I have a 32ft rectangle polygroup pool, would i follow the same steps or should i be lowing the water below the intake and outlet hoses

if you use a skimmer cover wont the pool drain down past the return fitting

My pool has a very high cyuranic level and was told to drain it. How much should I drain it without messing my above ground pool

THANK YOU!! I bought a used above ground pool two years ago and it did not come with a skimmer cover but it did come with a Gizmo. I didn’t drain it at all last year and I guess we got lucky since all I used was the Gizmo. I also didn’t drain all the hoses and we did have a connector freeze and crack. Not making that mistake again.