Just because the pool is closed for the winter, doesn’t mean it is safe from nature’s harmful effects. Snow, wind, ice and freezing temperatures can take a toll on your in-ground swimming pool if it is not properly checked and maintained. Depending on which part of the pool breaks first, the malfunction could cause other elements to fail as well, like a domino effect. The best way to prevent winter damage is by having the pool routinely maintained, even during cold climates.
Homeowners who ignore their pool over the winter may encounter unexpected damage when opening the pool in the spring. With a high-quality maintenance valet service, your pool can avoid developing problems like these:
Winter Damage: Concrete Deck is Crumbling
Cause: If the surrounding soil heaves or expands from the freezing temperature, it can impact the concrete decking and make it shift.
Estimated Repair Cost: $2,000 - $5,000 depending on pool size and damage.
Winter Damage: Cracked plaster
Cause: When the plaster is first installed, it takes a couple of years for the ground to settle as the plaster naturally expands and contracts. Cracked plaster can occur from the erosion of underground soil, which pushes on the pool walls as a result of extremely cold weather.
Estimated Repair Cost: $1,000 - $6,000 depending on size of cracks, as well as whether tiling and coping are included
Winter Damage: Line Leak
Cause: A pool leak can occur due to a variety of factors, but a major one is chilly climates. If the concrete deck shifts from frozen excess water in the ground, it can cause a pipe or line to rip or puncture.
Estimated Repair Cost: Around $600 depending on labor work
Winter Damage: Frozen plumbing
Cause: Any access water that is in the pipes can potentially freeze and lead to cracks or splits in the system.
Estimated Repair Cost: $500-$700 for new pipe fittings or $1,000 to $3,000 for complete pipe replacement
Winter Damage: Motor Failure
Cause: The winter weather conditions tend to blow sticks, leaves and other debris into the pool, sometimes despite the cover being on. If too much debris accumulates in the skimmer, the water flow can become blocked and the motor will get dry. The motor will not function properly when it is dry and will become broken.
Estimated Repair Cost: $500-$1,000 depending on the product and labor
Neglecting to have the pool regularly maintained throughout the cold weather months can cause multiple components to become damaged. These pool damages can happen to any water entertainment area that isn’t well-cared for during the winter season. If you are still skeptical, check out our testimonials at Carlton Pools. We can provide professional pool maintenance so that you don’t have to worry about it, and if your pool needs repair, our technicians can come to the rescue!
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