Winter Pool Covers

In The Swim Knowledge Pool: Winter Pool Covers

Buying the Perfect Winter Pool Cover

The perfect winter pool cover for your above ground swimming pool or inground swimming pool is one that will fit perfectly, deliver the performance and durability you expect and meet your purchase price requirements. With five (5) grades of winter pool covers, we like to say that we have a pool cover for every wallet! In The Swim pool covers are strong and sturdy; our tight weave and thick laminates stand up to heavy snow, sharp sticks and wildlife better than others.

Order by Pool Size

All of our covers are listed by pool size, length x width, inside edge to inside edge. All of our round, oval and rectangle shapes have a generous overlap included (done to accommodate an 18" water drop for winter).

Order by Price & Performance

We offer 5 grades of solid floating winter covers from good to great, each one featuring improvements in materials and construction, a longer warranty, and also a higher price. Choose the winter pool cover that gives you the best balance between cost and cover lifespan.

Good - Economy Winter Pool Covers - 8 yr limited warranty
Better - Pro-Strength Polar Winter Pool Covers - 10 yr limited warranty
Better - Pro-Strength Polar Plus Winter Pool Covers - 12 yr limited warranty
Better - Pro-Strength Super Polar Plus Winter Pool Covers - 16 yr limited warranty
Great - Polar Protector Winter Pool Covers - 20 yr limited warranty

Important Pool Cover Supplies

Take stock now of supplies to secure the cover to the pool, and a cover pump to remove rain water and melted snow. A leaf rake makes an excellent leaf dredging tool, if you don't use a leaf cover. There are other important pool cover accessories, depending on pool type.

For inground pool covers, In The Swim has all of the parts, tools and accessories used with pool safety covers, and for water bag style solid pool covers, there are also a number of products used to secure the cover, as well as maintain it throughout the winter.

• Safety Cover Parts & Tools
• Solid Cover Water Tubes and Aqua Blocks
• Inground Solid Cover Leaf Net Covers
• Automatic and Manual Pool Cover Pumps

For above ground pool covers, a cable and winch system is included, but often other items are needed to block high winds from getting under the cover. Other devices are used to winterize skimmers or deal with heavy leaves, and Air Pillows protect your pool and liner from ice damage.

• Air Pillows and Pool Pillow Pal
• Cover Clips, Cover Seal, Wall Bags
• Above Ground Pool Solid Cover Leaf Net Covers
• Automatic and Manual Pool Cover Pumps

In The Swim offers the best selection of Pool Covers available for your inground or above ground pool. In The Swim winter pool covers are available in round, oval and rectangular to fit any shape pool, above ground or inground. For custom pool shapes, order a swimming pool cover that fits your longest length and widest width. For larger winter covers, please contact our custom covers team at 1-800-288-7946.