5 Things to Know About Winterizing a Salt Pool

Clean the salt cell before closing Use a mild acid solution or purpose-built cleaner to remove scale and debris before winter.

Remove the salt cell for storage Take it out and store it in a dry place like a garage or basement. Leaving it in place risks cracking from sitting water.

Protect the flow switch If your system has a flow switch, make sure it is also protected from freezing or corrosion.

Follow standard pool winterization steps Lower the water below the skimmer, blow out the lines, add winterizing chemicals, and cover the pool.

Do not rely on unplugging the cell Some people leave the cell in and just unplug it, but this often leads to cracks. Removing it is safer.