Fall Closing Season Is Here: What North Jersey Pool Owners Should Know
Pool Maintenance
As temperatures drop across North Jersey, it’s time to shift focus from pool days to pool protection. A proper fall closing keeps your equipment, surfaces, and water safe through our region’s cold winters, so you’re not dealing with expensive surprises when it’s time to reopen.
Why a Professional Closing Matters
North Jersey winters bring hard freezes, and freezing water left in your plumbing or equipment can crack pipes, damage pumps, and ruin filters. A proper closing isn’t optional if you want your pool ready to go next spring. It protects:
- Your pump, filter, and heater from freeze damage
- Your pool surfaces from stains and buildup
- Your water chemistry so opening day isn’t a battle with algae
- Your winter cover so it holds up through snow and wind
What’s Included in Your Henry Bona Closing
Our technicians handle every detail of the closing process, including:
- Lowering the water level to proper depth if applicable
- Draining and winterizing pumps, filters, and heaters
- Blowing out plumbing lines and adding antifreeze where needed
- Removing and storing ladders, rails, and other accessories
- Installing and securing your winter cover
Fall Is the Time to Handle Service Too
Before your pool gets buttoned up for the season, it’s worth addressing any issues you noticed over the summer. A pump that’s been running loud, a slow leak, or a heater that never quite worked right are all easier and cheaper to fix now than after months of freezing weather.
When to Schedule Your Closing
Timing your closing right makes a real difference. Close too early and you lose swim days. Wait too long and an early frost could catch your pool unprepared. Once nighttime temperatures in North Jersey start settling into the 50s, it’s time to get on our schedule. Appointments fill quickly this time of year, so booking early gives you the most flexibility.
Simple Steps While You Wait
If your closing date is still a few weeks away, keep skimming leaves and debris out of the water so they don’t sink and stain the pool floor. Continue checking your chemical levels too, since cooler weather and less swimming can throw things off balance faster than expected.
Protect Your Pool This Winter
Don’t let North Jersey’s cold season catch your pool off guard. Henry Bona Pools & Spas is ready to handle your fall closing and any last-minute service so you can head into winter with confidence.