Originally Posted by MikeVega

My pools is a 18x38 in-ground with a heater. they lower the water below all the outputs (2 returns / 2 stair jets / 1 cleaner jet for the robot ) then they blowout all the lines so they don't freeze and crack over the winter. they put anti freeze in the lines just to make sure any water missed don't freeze and shock the water in the pool so it stays clear over the winter. they disconnect the pump motor and put it in the shed. then open the DE filter and clean it all out other wise it hardens like concrete over the winter and then put the filter drum in the shed. they shut off all the gas to the heater and wrap it in plastic. then they install the looplock cover. it all takes them about 2-3 hours and cost me about $300