North Texas freezes have wrecked thousands of pools. They will again.
Seasonal pool care in North Texas is its own science. The advice below is calibrated to DFW pollen counts, freeze risk, hardness levels, and heat. Generic national pool advice gets you most of the way; the local nuance closes the rest.
48 hours before
- Trim back any plumbing exposure
- Check freeze-protection auto-setting
- Top off water to mid-tile
During the freeze
- Run pumps continuously
- Open all valves
- Cover skimmer baskets
- Cap unused returns
After
- Inspect for cracked tile and plumbing
- Test water before swimming
- Schedule professional inspection if any leak suspected
The 2021 Texas freeze caused 200,000+ pool plumbing failures statewide. Don't be on that list this year.