Most pool owners in North Texas (or similar climates) do not winterize their swimming pools. So when the air temperature hits the freezing point it's important that your pool is circulating the water. Pool water circulation alone will keep the pool water from freezing in most winter conditions in climates like North Texas.

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Here are three precautions to help you avoid any swimming pool freeze damage in climates in Plant Hardiness Zone 8a-9b (average annual minimum temperatures). Example Dallas, Texas is in Plant Hardiness Zone 8a with average annual minimum temperature 10 to 15 Fahrenheit.

Pool Freeze Guard

Make sure you have a pool freeze guard installed and working properly. This is a simple thermostat with a switch that will override the pool pump timer and turn...

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