Money Saving Tip: Close Your Above Ground Pool Yourself

In my head, everyone who reads this title will say “DUH!!!” However, I don’t think folks realize how big of a money saver this chore can be. Do you know it can cost you up to $250 to close down an Above Ground Pool? Of course, that depends on how big your pool is. So the best thing you can do is learn how to close down your above ground pool yourself. It’s so easy a…caveman can do it? I don’t know, but it’s pretty easy.

What You Need

• Pool Cover
• Closing Chemicals
• Winter Plugs
• Air Pillow
• Water bags (if you have a deck)

How To Close Your Above Ground Pool: The Fast And Simple Method

1. Add your closing chemicals to the water
2. Drain your pool, 6 to 8 inches below the skimmer
3. Remove the hoses from your pool filter and pump
4. Remove all the drain plugs from your pump and filter and store them in the pump basket
5. Store your pump and filter in a safe place (unless you have a sand filter)
6. Install a winter plug in the return line
7. Blow up the air pillow and float it to the middle of the pool (you can use string to keep it centered)
8. Drape the cover over the pool and secure it using cable and winch and/or winter cover clips
9. Add water bags to deck to hold cover in place

That’s it! It’s very simple and doesn’t require any technique. If you have an inground pool and you don’t know how to close it, I would recommend hiring a company.