How to WINTERIZE (close) your above ground pool

I show you how to winterize or close your above ground pool. I go step by step and do not skip anything. Hope this helps you out.
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[@louisbourger1]

Cape Breton NS, Canada ..thanks helped me a lot 1st year with pool .. instead of syphoning with mine when I vacuum I will put filter on waste and keep going until I get to the 2" below low point.

[@DIYJIM]

@@louisbourger1 good idea never thought of that much faster just so your hose does not leak. Thanks for watching

[@jeffnewcombe51]

Great video thanks! And yes the extra tip was nice, I have a deck as well but I think I can still make that work.

[@DIYJIM]

@@jeffnewcombe51 thanks for watching

[@michealsmith4859]

Love that extra tip

[@dwayneellis3816]

I'm from pennsauken New Jersey, first time pool owner, first year closing it, thanks for your video i really learned a lot.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@adriennehood5023]

This is the best video for closing your pool! Please don’t ever take it down. I’d be lost without it!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks I don’t plan on taking it down.

[@Texasphotoguy]

Texas guy here. We just had a pool installed and are total newbies. This was the best tutorial video I've seen on winterization, and I'm now confident in how to close ours down for the winter. Thank you sir for the information!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like it thanks

[@andrewferriell8246]

This is a great tutorial. I watch this every fall just before closing my pool. Sometimes twice. Probably overkill, but this is a great resource to make sure you've got everything ready to go.

[@DIYJIM]

Really I also watch my own video to make sure I did not miss anything. L O L.

[@amberramirez5796]

I saw the Swim University video first and left more confused than before I watched it. I appreciated you showing each step as you talked through each one and explaining why you were doing it. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice comment.

[@jandavidson2179]

Same!

[@FurryMurryMole]

Jim....Some say plugging the skimmer will lead to cracking in the freezing months. I don't have pvc piping so should I can leave my skimmer open to let water drain out. But that will eventually drain the pool more and stretch the cover. What do you think about this?

[@ravenstar5376]

@@DIYJIM hey jim , once you backwash the pump , before you disconnect it from the pool *DO YOU DRAIN IT COMPLETELY with the pump handle or does the plug at the base do that* empty the filter water ??

[@DIYJIM]

@@FurryMurryMole I think my water is below my skimmer anyway. I not 100% but I would think it would be ok to leave open if you had no pipe attached. I think some do it that way.

[@amberlocklear4454]

Antelope Valley, CA I watched because it was interesting and your a great teacher. I especially like the “don’t forget” reminders, put items in baskets, plug up pipes to prevent critters, etc. very informative video.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@kimgriffiths7104]

So i live in Salt Lake City, Utah. And i just wanted to say that i thought your video was extremely helpful, and insightful. Love the shrink wrap idea to help keep the cover on and in tacked through the winter. Thank you so much for your time and effort. This was truly the best visual and informative video i have seen, for this particular process!!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@CherylWittenberg]

This is THE best pool winterizing video that I've seen so far (and I've watch a lot!)! This is our first year winterizing our pool and you answered every question that we've had. Thank you SO much. My husband and I very much appreciate your wisdom and tips. Oh, and we're from Michigan.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help help thanks for the nice comment

[@carmencintron5001]

I’m in NY and a 1st time pool owner. This video was very helpful. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@randallhassler5193]

Of all the pool closings I’ve watched yours is the best

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@loristegenga2570]

Thanks 1st timer here in Ontario Canada, The tips are great. God bless you too.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@angelorellano1220]

I'm about to close out my AGP for the very first time. I'm in Ohio and and slightly nervous in closing the pool right. I just simply wanted to say thank you. The BEST winterizing video I have seen thus far. I appreciate it. Less anxiety in closing it now. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@xlegacywithtinaelinwa]

Best pool winterizing video on the web. Thank you!!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@cf3779]

My first year with an above ground pool..this clarified what I needed to do. Thank you!! From Georgia

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, thanks for commenting

[@Davewonder31]

I know I’m a little late but I just closed the pool down with confidence thanks to you Jim, thank you sir a hundred times also I live in southern Virginia

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@jimmerkling4857]

First year pool owner and your video was lots of help. Jim from KY

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@lnieves1133]

I'm a first time pool(and home)owner and have no clue as to what I'm doing! You helped me open it in the spring and now I'm planning ahead to winterize it. Thank you so much for the thorough explanation. Amazon links are very helpful, too! God bless you and your family from Schuylkill County, PA ☺️

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help! Hope you had a good summer swimming

[@mariogutierrez4204]

First time owner of a pool and watched several other videos and yours is best

[@DIYJIM]

thank you glad you like

[@louisd95714]

This is one of the very best tutorials I've seen for an above ground pool closing. Well done! The only thing I do differently is that I do not drain the water below the lowest pool opening. Instead, I seal my skimmer with a winter cap. The main reason why I do not drain the water is to prevent the pool cover form stretching when it rains. The lower the pool water, the more the cover is tended to stretch out.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching maybe I should look into one of these covers

[@jodavis2243]

To Mr.Dorato, do you live in a warmer climate so you Don't take out the eyeball or worry about skimmer cover cracking In frozen water

[@louisd95714]

@@jodavis2243 No, I live in NY, so the climate gets pretty cold. I was informed as long as I use a skimmer block, the water does not have to be drained below the lowest opening on the pool. Also, a skimmer is relatively inexpensive. If it does crack (Which it never did in over 20 years) it can be replaced inexpensively. But to clarify, I do take out the eyeball and screw in the plug to stop the water from coming out.

[@cozygreen3398]

Michigan. Closing the pool this week, I slacked. I'll do better next year thanks to your video.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching hope my video helps you out.

[@DavidFoster-ef5vr]

The Video was a big help. I moved to Southeastern Pennsylvania. First time owning a pool.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@davidgomez3243]

Hello! I live in El Paso, Texas. I like your idea using cellophane, especially with the crazy high winds we get here! I appreciate you making this video. Great attention to detail! Thank you for your service!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@palanthasherald]

First time pool owner and was going to hire someone to close it up, was shocked by the quote of over a 1000. This helped me out a ton to get it done the right way.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help you save some money. Thanks for watching

[@dennismcconnell814]

Great job on this video. This is the first year I've had a pool and will be my first time winterizing a pool. This will give me the confidence I need to get it done right. From Central Iowa. You sir I can relate! Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@mikeros5523]

Awesome video! This is my first year owning an above ground pool. I live in Oklahoma, thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you, thanks for watching

[@tonyayingling1910]

I’ve watched this video for the past two years for closing! Thank you! Northern Illinois here!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching again

[@daveambroz6601]

Great job! Live in the Chicagoland suburbs. This will e my first time ever shutting down a pool and this has helped me IMMENSELY!!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@irenebondy3387]

Thank you very much for so much valuable information for me, at 81 years old... from Kingsville, Ontario Canada

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@lynnjones7860]

as a first-time pool owner, I found your video very helpful!! Thanks! Lynn from Cincinnati

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome!

[@nancydent3147]

The best instruction I've seen yet. I'm in New Hampshire and this will be the first year I have to close the pool myself. Thank you so much!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@steev6946]

Like most this is the first year for the pool. Fantastic explanation. Thanks a ton from Ottawa Ontario.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome thanks for watching

[@saunnee]

I’m a first-time pool owner whose pool was just installed a week ago. This video showed and taught me more than all the manuals, direction sheets, and websites provided by my pool company! I must admit - I’m a bit overwhelmed 😵‍💫 - but feel confident in following this awesome tutorial to s successful close! I love all the tips - from the pool noodles, to the foil, to the pallet wrap (I was trying to think of something to ‘cushion’ my cover from my rails!) MANY THANKS from a Western PA Girl!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help you Sonja. Hope you get to enjoy your pool next summer. Keep a eye out for chlorine tabs it’s getting harder to buy anything.

[@richrobert818]

I am from Michigan, thanks for taking the time to make the video. I may start using the leaf net and pillow after watching.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@dwightg4926]

I Appreciate the step by step instructions on how to close a above ground pool. I'm new to this pool life, so thanks for the tips. CT.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@jimtigrett5231]

So very helpful for first timers. Thank you from Virginia!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@ballfilmforum]

Hi! I’m from Alabama! This is the second year that I’ve watched your video to help me close out my pool! Getting ready to start tomorrow! Going to get my winterizing chemicals in today and let them run over night! I really appreciate how you explain everything and go over it step by step! Thank you so much!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching again.

[@djohnson1671]

Thanks for the video. I live in Wisconsin and will be winterizing my pool for the first time in the next couple of weeks. This was helpful. 👍

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@rosemarievieira7337]

This video is awesome and takes away the anxiety of winterizing a pool! Thank you 😊

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@lilianbonilla4746]

Thank you so much, well explained. We live in Sioux City, Iowa. We are first time pool owner and don't know much. We will follow your instructions. Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@jennifernewton1962]

This was great! Thank you! Your kiddo was fun. I would cannonball one last time too. Arkansas here!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@krisfinns]

Me again watching this video it’s time to close my pool lol you’re so right about the don’t walk away from your pool and let it all drain out lol I set alarms last year so I wouldn’t forget haha

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks again for watching

[@barbarathompson4418]

Thanks for the info. New pool person and of course we got no instructions on how to do this. Much appreciate the info

[@DIYJIM]

You bet!

[@benjiminyoung4353]

I am very handy and a DIY person but a first time pool owner. Your video is very helpful and has instilled confidence in me DIY winterizing.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@amberalexander2103]

Live in Bunker Hill WV very helpful video as we looking to add an above ground pool next year. The beer much needed and greatly appreciated this video!

[@DIYJIM]

Hope you enjoy your pool when you get it

[@jamesbense2493]

Michigan here and doing my first pool closing this weekend

[@rajahunaidi9484]

Am very happy to watch your videos you let me feel safety about how I take care of it .I benefited a lot of all what you explain in details I will keep watching cus I want to take care of my above pool.and by the way I live in Jordan 🇯🇴 Amman.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks you very much for watching my videos hope all is well in Jordan

[@leescreations7529]

Great video, I love the way you always explain everything. Thanks to you I was able to fix the cloudiness of my pool, that nobody could, not even Leslie pool place. Fantastic job and thank you for explain how to Winterice the pool, since is going to be my first time. Keep making more videos and i which you the best. Am your number #1 FAN 🙋‍♀️

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks you, glad I could help

[@nataliamalyk-selivanova9002]

Jim, thank you so much! Your video helps me to winterize my 16' x 19' ASP by myself w/o anybody's help. Natalia, NJ

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@max-ch6bl]

Please keep posting, ur videos save people lots of headach

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@BrotherApexx]

This first-time pool owner in MD thanks you for this. I'm closing down my pool now--I've got the chemicals in, the water drained below the skimmer and inlet, plug on inlet, and pump and filter disconnected. All that's left is to put the tarp and net on. And I'm definitely getting that wrap.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@kyrahazeltine9618]

Greetimg from Bear Lake, Pa. As a first time pool owner, I'm greatful for your helpful video. We will be winterizing our pool this coming week. Definitely sharing this video with my hubby. Thanks again and God bless!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help.

[@TheLauraharp]

Been opening and closing my pool for the last seven years. I learned a few pointers from you that had never occurred to me. Thanks for the tips!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@asmrvermont8927]

Im from Vermont, im buying my first home with my fiance and it comes with a pool, this is very helpful to give us an idea of what to do this fall thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@kevinvilleneuve1979]

Im a first year above ground pool owner and this video helped me understand each step in the winterizing process way better then the "swim University" video. Thanks for explaining everything . Ottawa Canada

[@DIYJIM]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@jeanettesmith2267]

Great video...thank-you to your son for freezing his butt off. Lol

[@mariai.m643]

We really thank you for the tips we will use it for the winter and we live in Taylorsville Kentucky. God bless

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much.

[@leoniegaibrown9582]

Sydney-AUSTRALIA here. Watched your video and thought wow, what a lot of trouble to go to just for Winter. Then I realised, we don't have the harsh winters like you probably do with snow and all. I live in the suburbs, so I just keep my pool clean all year round and even get to swim in it during some of our hot winter days. I have just installed a Pool Heater - very in expensive, but might be costly to run if you don't have solar. Now we swim ALL year round. A bubble pool cover also helps to keep the heat in when not in use. 10/10 for you ideas though - American worthwhile I guess.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome I would love to come visit Australia some day.

[@johnnybird]

Thank you a great video, very informative, just got a pool and will be winterizing for the first time in a week and watched your video 3 times to make sure i do it right!!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome, thanks for watching hope it goes well

[@debbiefinnerty6782]

Great job on instructions and demonstration for winterizing above ground pool. My 26 yr old daughter and I are going to tackle this job this weekend. I also reside in PA… Bradford County…North East PA. This will be the first time I’ve closed a pool since 2001 and the first time ever on this new pool I was able to finally afford , and the first time that it’s mainly gonna just be me doing the closing, my daughter will mainly just help with the cover, while here on vacation from Florida.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help, hope everything goes good

[@EC_Med_Laser_Pro]

Thank you this is the second year in a row. I have watched your tutorial video really appreciate it. You saved my husband and I many many hours of arguing over how to properly clothes are new pool with a deck!!! thank you again❤

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching again

[@mikeleeper7617]

Great video first year pool owner from Illinois

[@DIYJIM]

no problem thanks for watching

[@DamianJPeterson]

Inheriting a 17'x30' above ground pool in MN thank you for the videos! trying to take in as much as I can about this pool and taking care of it.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching, hope my pool videos help you.

[@rare6382]

First year pool owner and this will help tremendously, thank you! East Tennessee

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@myblackice3]

Great video, this really helped me and my husband out when it came to closing our pool.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I helped you

[@ireneclark4410]

Thank you so much for all the tips. I’m a first time pool owner and never feel like I have a clue but you have given me some confidence when it is time to close and basics of what I will need to winterize my pool. From middle Tennessee.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad to help

[@edwardhebert9672]

I’m from central NJ. I’ll be closing my new pool for the first time this year. Nice to learn all the tricks and tips. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@paulrock36]

the wrap around the cover is great i been using it for a few years

[@DIYJIM]

thanks maybe I will order some

[@karendombrowski1310]

Upper Michigan - lots of snow and cold! Thanks for the video - very helpful

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tkdgirl81]

Thank you very much for the detailed video. It helped answer some questions as I am a first time pool owner. From Cleveland, Ohio.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@kimberlyglenn2762]

Thank you so much ! This is my first time winterizing my pool ! I've had a few tips here and there on how to close my pool ! Nothing seemed to have helped me ! Until I watched your video ! I am closing my pool today ! I've added my winterizing chemicals , now I'm running my pump for about 8 hours ! Tomorrow I'll finish my closing ! Thanks again for sharing your video !!!🙂

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@lawdog68]

Thank you for the video. It was exactly what I needed to learn how to close up my pool.

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@EoeSantinny]

very detailed step-by-step instruction! very helpful! thank you sir!

[@DIYJIM]

You are welcome!

[@michaelceaser3797]

I live in Portland, Oregon thank you for the helpful hits.

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome!

[@luzrodriguez4790]

Hi thank you..I live in Belleville NJ with an above pool. My 1st time doing it myself. Great tips....ok..Here I go to try it 🙂

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it goes good, thanks for watching

[@lindacressman3753]

This is AWESOME!!!! This is the EXACT set up I have, minus the deck (til next year). I also live in central PA.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like it!

[@victorananian8746]

All the way from Montreal Canada 🙌 Great job explaining all the steps 👍👍 Love ur Kid 🤗 God Bless 🙏 Thanks again .. Victor ✊✊

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@jbmann52]

Watching your videos from Georgia. Great job and glad I found your channel. I’m a first time pool owner and have the same pump/ filter equipment as you so your videos are very welcome.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help Barry

[@jacquelyncook505]

Jim, you’re the best! I purchased a home with an above ground pool this year and I’d never owned one before. I watched your videos from the day I opened it, to now getting prepped to close it for the Winter up here in Northern New York. I’m very thankful of the time you put to in to make these to help out fellow pool owners. Very throughly explained and I trust your process. Many thanks to you!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help!

[@jaystepp150]

Hey, helpful video. I used this video last year and when I uncovered for spring, blue water. Last year I jumped into similar water temps as you boy did and thought I was going hyperventilate. Thanks for the video, from central Kentucky

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@priceslim80]

We just got our pool a month ago so until now I had know idea how I to winterize it. Thank you for showing me! I was feeling very overwhelmed until your video. My family is in NW OH.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, hope all is good in Ohio

[@makethingsbetter]

Ahoy from sunny Saskatchewan, I followed a lot of your great advice last year, being a first time pool shutdown, worked a treat. Saved this and watched it again just prior to shutdown. I push the water via a pump to the inside drain (bylaws), and the pump comes inside due to -40 weather we have. And no need to ice balloon, it’s all ice at -40 lol 😆 one block! Thanks 🙏

[@DIYJIM]

Holy smokes that’s cold. Thanks for watching my videos

[@jilld9508]

Great video...thanks so much for All info & details👍. This will be my first yr in using CLIPS & WRAP-AROUND on my pool. Central TEXAS here 🤠.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching, hope your pool closing goes good.

[@jeffcowanjc]

Thanks for the video. Great instructional video. New pool owner. We're from Cincinnati.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@tacticalsmokebreak]

Wisconsin here. Thanks for the tips Sarnt! That's a good copy........out.

[@DIYJIM]

Roger thanks for watching

[@stephanieg3]

Keyser, WV here. Good job on winterizing your pool!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@jodavis2243]

Great explanation & demo!! We live in northern ny state. Best closing video we have watched!

[@DIYJIM]

Thant you

[@lynnelleconley9424]

This is the most complete video I have watched. I’m from northeast Nebraska and this winter will be my first time to close my pool and your video will be a tremendous help. Great job!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks, glad I could help

[@connifay]

Atlanta GA - enjoyed the video and all the tips. This is our first year closing the pool

[@DIYJIM]

Hope my video helps you, thanks for watching

[@opalbeatty1665]

Your video was extremely thorough! I wish I had found this video the first year we had our pool as I had to view a few videos to discover EACH required step for an above ground pool. Thank you! God bless.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@AnthonyStabler]

As a dock worker, when you use palet wrap or stretch film, if the is a lip at your deck, just turn the roll sideways to bunch it up and it's as good as a strap or rope as you wind around. Remember to o stretch your film as you wrap so it pulls tight. When finished tuck or tape the loose end to keep it from losing tension.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the tip, I might try this

[@christopherchoate5896]

From Oklahoma. First time pool user & great step by step info. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching

[@LOCOSCLAN718]

Very explanatory. Clear and Concise. You should get into public speaking. Great 👍🏼 job.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks, no public speaking for me I did that in the military.

[@LOCOSCLAN718]

@@DIYJIM. From a retired Soldier myself. I picked that up ASAP that you served. Thanks for your service.

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@@LOCOSCLAN718 20 years retired E7 thanks again

[@joannk8882]

From Lawrenceburg, Indiana Thank u for the tips…. Always open to new tips! 💦

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ionizap]

Thanks! I bought a summer waves pool to see what I think of having a pool but hate taking it down every winter here in Canada. Now considering a steel walled pool that I can leave setup and put a deck in. This video gave me a very good idea of what I'd be looking at every winter. Now I'm off to see your opening video.

[@DIYJIM]

If you are handy maybe buy a used pool. I have $1000 into my pool it was used. I bought a new liner because you can not use the old liner. I also bought a two speed pump. Saved me $5000-$8000

[@Ionizap]

@@DIYJIM You did great and that was my first idea buy used. Unfortunately there is little or nothing available in our area. I'm going to keep looking though. Even a simple replacement for my Summer Waves 14" is about 5K.

[@DIYJIM]

@@Ionizap just make sure the sides are in good shape. I would recommend having 2 people to help tear down. The one I bought I took it down myself.

[@ObitusJoe]

Helpful video for me (first time pool owner) since I have nearly the exact same setup and brand of equipment. Greetings from NC.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bostonmizer1397]

Thanks for the great tips, i will try them this weekend to help close my in-laws pool in Salem, Ma.

[@DIYJIM]

hope it goes well

[@stacywhipple799]

Thanks for the how to! This will be my first year closing my pool. This helped alot to visualize what needs to be done. From VA.

[@DIYJIM]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@rukonkhan2082]

I live in North East, Philly. First time closing my pool. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful

[@memeg2537]

North Carolina... enjoyed your video!!! Thanks you really broke it down.!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you for watching

[@bubbarodriguez6260]

Good information thank you. North Carolina here. !!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching!