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Seasonal Pool Care · Archive date: · 3 min read

How to Winterize an Above Ground Pool: 10 Steps for Closing the Pool

Winterizing an above ground pool means cleaning, lowering the water as the manual directs, protecting the pump and filter, and fitting a secure winter cover before freezes begin.

Written for PoolSkimmer on Oct 23, 2026; assigned an earlier archive date, not published on that date.