01/23/2026
Butler Pool Service FREEZE ADVICE
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David Butler – 817-681-1324
Tips for Freeze Guard to Operate Properly:
1. Maintain water level in the pool to keep the pumps from sucking air into the lines and losing prime.
2. Make sure all filtration pumps are running during freezing temperatures.
3. Make sure the breakers are kept ON to the pool equipment from the main breaker and sub-panel if present.
4. Make sure there is no sudden loss of power or equipment malfunction. If the power goes down or a piece of vital equipment fails, you must “winterize” the pool equipment.
5. Check for any leaks at the equipment that may cause a loss of significant water.
Winterizing Your Swimming Pool Equipment:
Notes: Your swimming pool and spa equipment may include an automatic freeze guard that monitors the air temperature. It activates and bypasses the normal schedule in order to turn the pumps on that it protects as moving water tends not to freeze. You Do Not Need to Winterize if this system is working properly unless you suspect a loss of power or equipment malfunction.
1. Turn off the power at the breaker, sub-panel, and main off switch.
2. Open the pool filter air release to relieve pressure and start to drain the water.
3. Remove pump lid.
4. Remove pump drain plugs. There are usually 2 drain plugs for regular pool pumps located on the bottom left or right. Cleaner pumps have one drain plug usually located in the front of the pump towards the bottom.
5. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the filter.
6. Remove the drain plug from the heater.
7. Unscrew at least one union on any salt cell.
8. Leave all drain plugs in the pump basket to prevent loss.
9. Cover the equipment with a tarp.
10. Do not drain the pool or spa.
Remove any drain plugs the equipment may have.
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