Winterising Your Pool in Perth: What to Do When the Swimming Stops

Winterising means something different in Perth than it does in colder climates. We don't drain pools or worry about pipes freezing. Our challenge is the opposite trap: assuming a pool you're not swimming in doesn't need looking after. That's exactly how owners end up with a green pool to recover in spring.

Don't shut it down completely

The single biggest winter mistake is switching the pump off entirely for months. Still water plus the odd warm Perth winter day is a recipe for algae. Instead, reduce your pump run time to match the cooler season rather than stopping it.

Keep the basics ticking over

• Reduced filtration — shorter daily run times, but not zero.
• Light sanitiser maintenance — algae slows in the cold but doesn't disappear; keep some chlorine in the water.
• Clear debris — autumn leaves and winter storms drop a lot into the pool. Skim periodically so it doesn't rot on the bottom.
• Use a cover if you have one — cuts debris and heat loss, and makes spring far easier.

Watch the storm side of things

Perth winters bring storms, and storms bring debris, power interruptions to pool equipment, and sometimes damage. After a big blow, it's worth a quick check (more on that in our storm guide).

A winter service keeps it easy

A lighter-touch service through winter — less frequent than summer — keeps the water and equipment in good shape so spring is a quick reopen rather than a recovery job. We can set a cadence that suits a quiet pool.

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