Storing an Intex Pool for the Winter

by Susan

We recently purchased an Intex Ultraframe 12x24x53 above ground pool. We live in Baltimore Maryland and thought it best to take the pool down during the winter months because of the harsh winters. However, after reading your questions and answers, we are afraid the liner will shrink while it is in storage. What do you suggest?

Thank you,
Susan


Hi Susan. The Intex Ultraframe pools do not use a replaceable vinyl liner like regular steel wall above ground pools. Liner shrinkage is not something you have to worry about. Intex frame pools were meant to be set up and taken down easily, year after year.

I would suggest cleaning and drying the pool before storing. Store the pool in a garage or some place out of the cold and the snow. If you are careful with the take down, storage and re-assembly your pool should last many years, probably longer than if you left it up year round.