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Protect Your Pool This Winter With Professional Closing Services

As summer winds down, it's crucial to safeguard your pool for the upcoming colder months. Ohana Pools, Spas & Billiards provides complete closing and winterization services to keep your pool in excellent condition during the off-season. Our skilled technicians can help you with:


  • Complete pool cleaning
  • Water chemistry balancing
  • Winterizing equipment
  • Installing pool covers
  • Implementing freeze protection
  • Maintaining pump and filter systems


Be proactive about your pool's winter care. Contact us now to book your pool closing and winterization service.


Safeguard Your Investment With Professional Pool Winterization

Properly closing and winterizing your pool is essential for preserving its quality and value. Here's why our professional services are beneficial:


  • Prevents damage from freezing
  • Saves time and money on spring opening
  • Keeps water chemistry stable
  • Safeguards pool surfaces and equipment
  • Ensures off-season safety
  • Meets local regulations


Our team has the expertise to manage all aspects of pool winterization, providing you with peace of mind throughout the winter season.


Keep Your Spa Safe During the Cold Months

Proper spa winterization prevents freeze damage and protects plumbing, jets, and pumps through freezing temperatures. Let our professionals handle it so your spa is ready to restart in spring.


Here's what’s included in our winterization services:


  • Drain water and remove all standing water from plumbing lines
  • Blow out jets and equipment lines to prevent freezing
  • Add non-toxic antifreeze as needed
  • Clean and dry interior surfaces and filters
  • Disconnect power and verify safe shutdown


Here's what’s not included in our winterization services:


  • Heavy cleaning or deep scrubbing (available as an add-on)
  • Repairs or equipment replacement
  • Spa relocation or removal services (quoted separately)


How to Prepare for Your Closing Appointment

Here are a few tips to prepare ahead of your appointment:


  • Remove poolside furniture, toys, and planters from the work area
  • Leave the cover, plugs, and water bags easily accessible near the pool
  • Ensure water and electricity are available for service
  • Inform us ahead of time of any issues with equipment or additional accessories/features
  • Verify your pool water level is appropriate for your pool type:
  • For an above-ground pool or in-ground pool with a safety cover, please have water drained to the bottom of the skimmer. You will be charged extra time if this is not completed when the service crew arrives. If you have an in-ground pool with an automatic cover, please do not drain your water.


Here's what our pool closing services include:


  • Remove ladders, rails, diving boards, and accessories (as requested)
  • Blow out plumbing lines and add antifreeze (in-ground pools)
  • Disconnect and winterize pumps, filters, heaters, chlorinators, and automation systems
  • Add winter chemical treatment kit
  • Install and secure your winter or safety cover
  • Provide recommendations for any repairs or spring follow-up services



Here's what we don't include in our pool closing services:


  • Heavy debris removal or full vacuuming
  • Cleaning algae or green water prior to closing
  • Cover replacement or repair
  • Equipment repair or part replacement (quoted separately)
  • Winterization for attached spas or water features (available separately below)


Why Choose Ohana Pools, Spas & Billiards

For pool closing and winterization,  we are the go-to choice. We distinguish ourselves through:


  • Courteous and professional service
  • Quick and clear communication
  • Skilled and experienced staff
  • Local family ownership
  • Complimentary initial estimates
  • Competitive pricing
  • Comprehensive pool maintenance knowledge
  • Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) membership


Our dedication to excellence guarantees your pool receives superior care during the winterization process.


Contact Us

Protect your pool before winter arrives. The team at Ohana Pools, Spas & Billiards is ready to assist with all your closing and winterization requirements. We proudly serve East Central Illinois, focusing on customer satisfaction.


Get in touch now to arrange your pool closing and winterization service, and feel confident that your investment is protected throughout the winter.


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  • When should I close my pool?

    Most Central Illinois homeowners close their pools between September and early November, although some choose as early as August. The best time for closing is once temperatures consistently drop below 60°F. Closing too early increases the risk of algae growth, and waiting too long risks freeze damage and can incur excessive heating and chemical costs.

  • Can I choose my closing date?

    Yes! We schedule closings on a first-come, first-served basis and do our best to honor your preferred week. Earlier scheduling ensures you get the timing you want before our calendar fills up.

  • Do I need to balance my water before closing?

    We recommend testing and balancing your water about a week before your scheduled closing. Proper chemistry helps protect liners, filters, and surfaces through the winter months. If you’re unsure, bring a sample in for free in-store water testing before your appointment.

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Terms and Conditions  


A pool opening appointment with Ohana entitles from 15 to 90 minutes of time with two servicemen. They will remove your cover and any winter equipment, as well as inspect, prepare, and start up your pump and filter (as well as any accessories like a heater, automatic chlorinator, etc.) for the summer season, as long as they are able to. The opening crew will also perform light cleaning; however, a pool opening appointment is not a pool cleaning appointment. The crew will pole and net out as much debris as possible in their allotted time, and if they can see the bottom of the pool, will vacuum lightly as well. Our pool opening crew opens up to 10 pools a day during opening season, and allot no more than 90 minutes per opening. Anything more requires an additional service call for extenuating circumstances. A pool opening appointment also includes storing of winter equipment and reinstallation of any accessories that have been stored over the winter, including but not limited to: ladders, handrails, lights, diving boards, ropes and floats. Finally, the crew will add appropriate opening chemicals for the water condition. Included in the price is one case of pool shock and one bottle of algaecide, anything additional will be added to the pool opening invoice.


 


​To prepare for your opening:


​. Please remove as much water from your winter cover as possible.

. Please leave out any necessary equipment related to your pool opening and note in the special comments where it is for the crew to find.

. Please let us know any special instructions or specific places to leave/put away winter equipment ahead of time.

. ​Ohana is not liable for any pool or equipment damage found during pool opening due to frozen plumbing, winter weather, or improperly balanced water before closing.


To prepare for your closing:


. If you have an Above Ground Pool or In Ground Pool with a safety cover, please have water drained to the bottom of the skimmer.   You will be charged extra time if this is not completed when the service crew arrives. If you have an In Ground Pool with an Automatic Cover, please do not drain your water. 

. Leave out any water bags, winter plugs, or cover hardware otherwise you will be charged for these items. Note in the special comments where they will be.

. Please let us know any special instructions or specific places to leave equipment ahead of time.

​. Ohana is not liable for any cover, pool, or equipment damage due to frozen plumbing, winter weather, or improperly balanced water before closing.

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Terms & Conditions

A standard pool closing appointment includes one visit with two technicians, providing up to 90 minutes of service. Complex systems or heavy debris may require additional labor, which will be quoted before completion. All appointments are weather-dependent and scheduled in order of request. Ohana is not liable for any cover, pool, or equipment damage due to frozen plumbing, winter weather, or improperly balanced water before closing.