Open My Inground Pool

Pool Openings for Fort Wayne, Auburn, New Haven, Decatur & Surrounding Areas

It’s time to start thinking about pool season again and we are more excited than ever. We really enjoyed seeing everyone last summer and look forward to seeing you again this year. We will again offer a discounted price for your pool opening: prepay by April 1st, and you will receive a $20  discount on any of the opening options. Simply send a check with the opening choice in the enclosed envelope. Please contact the store at (260) 627-5580 with any questions. Again this year, we will offer 10% off any chemicals that are pre-ordered April 1st – May 31st, in-store or on your opening card, and delivered with your opening. Please note,
that we do NOT add chemicals to your pool. If you are planning on purchasing an Opening Kit at our annual sale or before we come out to open your pool, please do not mark a kit on your opening card. We are not responsible for a kit being purchased twice and you may not be eligible for a refund on the over purchase of kits.

What to Expect When We Open Your Pool:

  • Removal of all winter plugs and expansion material from the skimmer.
  • Installation of handrails, ladders, inlet fittings, and skimmer basket.
  • Reconnect plumbing, plugs, O-rings, and pressure gauge on equipment.
  • Prime pump and flush all plumbing lines.
  • Start heater (if applicable) – we will test-fire the heater to be sure it is in working order and then turn it off.
  • Ensure there are no leaks on the equipment.
  • Drop off the chemicals you’ve ordered, but we do not add them to your pool.
  • Option 2 Only – Clean, remove and fold cover, and spray off decks if necessary.
  • Option 3 Only – Clean out automatic cover box.

New customers should contact the retail store directly


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    Option 1

    • Reconnect plumbing, flush lines and prime pump and filter
    • Install ladders and handrails
    • Start heater (if applicable). We will only test your heater to make sure it starts; we will not leave it running.

    Option 2

    • All noted in Option 1
    • Remove, clean, and fold water bags (if applicable)
    • Clean and remove winter cover OR clean automatic cover

    Option 3

    • All noted in Option 2
    • Clean out automatic cover box
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    New customers should contact the retail store at (260) 627-5580.

    Prior to opening:

    • We will call the week before to confirm the day we are coming to open your pool.
    • Please be sure all water and debris are removed from your cover. If you are removing your own cover please have it removed before we arrive.
    • If you have a mesh safety cover or a cover with a drain do not pump water off your cover you will lower the water level in the pool.
    • When removing water from your winter cover remember to fill your pool at the same time. This ensures the liner will not move and cause wrinkles. If you are filling the pool with hard water avoid staining on your pool surfaces by using a pre filter and by adding Metal Remover.
    • Also make sure the water level in the pool is at normal operating level in the middle of the skimmer.
    • If you have for any attached body of water (such as a spa), the additional fee is $90, as for a detached body of water, such as a kiddie pool or splash pad, please note that there will be an additional fee of $290. We do not open detached/stand-alone spas, with the exception of the QCA Spas purchased from Hillside Pools. 

    If pressure gauge, O-rings, or other components are missing or damaged, we will replace them with new parts and add them to your invoice. If we have to make an additional trip to repair, it will be billed as a trip charge plus hourly rate.

    Recommended chemical opening directions:

    1. Fill the pool to the middle of the skimmer.
    2. Balance alkalinity, pH, and stabilizer.
    3. If fill water has high levels of iron or other metals add one bottle of Metal Out (1L) per 20,000 gallons around the perimeter of the pool. (If you do not have any metals, skip to the next step.)
    4. Add Natural Chemistry Pool Magic. Shake well and use an entire (1L) bottle for pools up to 25,000 gallons by adding directly to the pool water evenly around the edge. Note: Do not backwash/clean the filter for 48 hours after adding this product.
    5. Add 1 bottle of Regal Algaecide 60 or Natural Chemistry Algae Break 90 per 20,000 gallons around the perimeter of the pool.
    6. Wait 4 to 6 hours and then add your sanitizer (unless using Metal Out, then wait 24-48 hours).
    7. Bring a water sample to our store at your earliest convenience (after the pool has been run for at least 12-24 hours) to have it professionally tested for free.