It is important to care for your above ground pool cover throughout the winter. Ice, snow, water and debris are all things that can create damage to your pool cover throughout the months the pool is closed. Snow and ice should not be removed or be attempted to melt manually. When it does melt naturally or as it is melting you should be removing the water off your pool cover as soon as possible. Pump or siphon the water off of the cover immediately. Also be sure to remove any debris or leaves from the cover. Any excess weight on the pool cover an cause stress on the cover and cause the cover to rip or even fall in the pool.

Some tips for winter care of your cover:

Remove water and debris from the pool cover

Check water level in pool periodically

Reset the pool cover if it is falling off or into the pool to avoid damage

Tighten cable for cover if necessary