{"id":6082,"date":"2026-10-09T08:56:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/es\/?p=6082"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:56:51","slug":"should-you-empty-your-pool-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/articles\/should-you-empty-your-pool-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you empty your pool in winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the swimming season comes to an end, one of the most common questions is what to do with the pool water during the colder months. Many people think that emptying it completely is the best option to avoid dirt, algae or unpleasant odours, but in most cases it’s NOT necessary to empty the pool in winter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In fact, keeping the water in good condition can help you take better care of the pool structure, save water and make start-up easier when the good weather returns.<\/p>\n

Why shouldn\u2019t you empty the pool completely?<\/h3>\n

Emptying the pool may seem like a quick solution, but it is not always the most recommended option. Water is not only there for swimming; it also helps maintain the stability of the structure and protect some pool components.<\/p>\n

Water helps maintain the stability of the pool and protects some of its components. In above-ground pools, leaving the structure completely empty for a long period of time can cause the liner to dry out, wrinkle or deteriorate, as well as leaving the pool more exposed to changes in temperature or wind.<\/p>\n

Therefore, unless you need to carry out a repair, deep cleaning or follow a specific technical instruction, the most recommended option is to keep the water in the pool during winter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How to prepare your pool for winter<\/h3>\n

Before closing the season, it is important to clean the pool thoroughly: remove leaves and insects, clean the bottom, walls and waterline, and check that the filtration system is working properly.<\/p>\n

Then, adjust the pH and apply a winter treatment, always following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. This will help keep the water in better condition during the colder months.<\/p>\n

The importance of a winter cover<\/h3>\n

Fitting a winter cover is key to preventing leaves, dust, branches and other debris from falling into the water. It also helps keep the pool cleaner and makes start-up much easier when the good weather returns.<\/p>\n

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GRE recommends slightly lowering the water level<\/strong> before fitting the winter cover. This prevents the water from coming into direct contact with the cover and helps protect some pool components, such as the skimmer and\/or return inlets.<\/p>\n

In addition, it is advisable to place an inflatable winter cushion<\/strong> between the water and the cover. This accessory helps create separation, encourages rainwater drainage and reduces the pressure that can build up on the cover during the winter months.<\/p>\n

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With good preparation at the end of the season, you can better protect your pool during the colder months and enjoy a much easier start-up when the good weather returns.<\/p>\n

Take care of your pool now, and it will thank you in spring<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When the swimming season comes to an end, one of the most common questions is what to do with the pool water during the colder months. Many people think that emptying it completely is the best option to avoid dirt, algae or unpleasant odours, but in most cases it’s NOT necessary to empty the pool …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6082"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6097,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions\/6097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.grepool.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}