How To Select an Above Ground Pool Winter Cover

Things You’ll Need

• Tape measure
• Note pad and pen
• Winter Cover

Step 1

Measure the size of the pool. Make sure to include the top rails in your measurements. Some pools have wider top rails that need to be taken into account. 

If you have a non-standard pool size like a 12'x19' oval, 15'x28' oval, or 25' round, you’ll need a pool cover that is equal to or greater than the length and width (or diameter, for round pools) values of your pool. So, for a 12'x19'  pool, we need a cover made for pools that are at least 12' wide and 19' long. For the round pool example, we'll need a cover meant for a pool greater than 25' in diameter.

Step 2

Let’s head over to the above ground pool winter cover section to find the right cover for our pool. Which cover is the best fit for our 12'x19' pool?

Those of you that said the 12'x24', you are correct. That’s because the width of 12' and length of 24' are equal to or greater than our pool’s dimensions. 

Step 3

In our other pool example, which cover would be best for our 25' round above ground pool?

The correct answer is the 27' round because it is the next larger size with a cover option.

Step 4

Take into consideration how low you will drop the water level. Most pool covers will come with enough material to compensate for a water level that is reduced up to 12". If you need to drain the water level more than that, you will need to purchase a larger cover.

Once you have selected the style of winter cover (solid or mesh, you will want to review the cover size. Two sizes will usually be displayed on the item page, the pool size and cover size. For example, if you have a 12' round pool, the cover size will be 16' round.

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Step 5

Once you have received your new winter cover, carefully remove it from the box and measure it to ensure it is the correct size. If it is incorrect, please contact the dealer you purchased the cover for further instruction.

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