You've likely considered how to board up your windows, pull your car inside the garage, anchor your boat, and other hurricane precautions that will spare you from extensive damage to your property. However, have you considered how to prepare your pool to prevent damage from high winds or heavy rains? As specialists in pool service in Orlando, we understand the importance of preventative pool care and maintenance, especially before large storms. Just like the rest of your property, you'll want to take the right steps to protect your Florida pool from being damaged during hurricane season.
Whenever a storm is approaching, you will always want to take extra precautions by turning off any power that runs to your outdoor spaces. Circuit breakers should actually be turned off at the main panel in your home to avoid any issues that can be caused by high winds. This will help to spare your pool equipment, like filters, pumps, and heaters, from becoming damaged.
Homeowners need to be sure to keep their pool full of water before any hurricanes come their way. The water in your pool will add weight, which will help to keep the pool in the ground. An empty pool will be more susceptible to wind damage and can be lifted or pop out of the ground. Excessive rain can also disturb the balance of the ground water, which will make a pool swell and pop out of the ground. Having a full pool makes this much more difficult, if not impossible.
Whenever high winds strike your area, they will cause debris to fly around your property. Things like branches, yard furniture, landscaping, and any other unsecured materials can find their way into your pool. This will contaminate the water, which can cause many issues in the long run. We recommend adding extra chlorine and pool shock to prevent contamination. Using an algaecide will also help to prevent organic contaminants from taking up space and growing in your pool water as well.
It may seem counterintuitive to keep your pool uncovered during a hurricane, as you may assume that covering your pool will keep it more protected from contamination. However, storms can cause branches and debris to damage your covers. This can be an expensive repair. When the debris falls directly into the water, the water can be treated and the debris can be removed. Prevent any unwanted damage by keeping your pool uncovered when a hurricane is approaching.
By taking these steps, you'll prepare your swimming pool for hurricane season in hopes to protect it from any extensive damage that can happen in extreme weather. Heavy rains and winds can destroy many features on your property, but don't let your expensive pool be one of them. Contact our experts in pool service in Orlando for preventative maintenance suggestions or services today.