Pool services

Pool Closings and Winterization in Yakima, WA

We close and winterize pools across the Yakima Valley and the Tri-Cities: equipment winterized, skimmer and drain plugged with antifreeze, winter water care kit and cover on.

Schedule your pool closing (509) 367-6011

4.7 · 203 Google reviews

Snow on a green mesh safety cover over a closed backyard pool

Service: Pool Closings
Where: Yakima Valley & Tri-Cities
Pricing: Quoted for your pool
Next step: Schedule your pool closing

Pool Closings from a local Yakima team

Central Washington winters freeze, and water left in pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing lines can expand and crack them. A proper pool closing protects that equipment and keeps the pool in good shape until spring.

Our standard winterization covers all pool equipment, plugs your skimmer and main drain, adds antifreeze to every skimmer line, treats the water with a winter water care kit and installs your pool cover. Before we finish, our team does a final inspection to make sure every part of the winterization is done correctly.

Please have your winter cover, winter plugs and usable water bags on-site for your closing. If they're missing, our technicians will source what's needed from our warehouse or service trucks so your pool still gets closed, and those materials are billed at additional rates.

Why Central Washington Pool & Spa?

Antifreeze added to every skimmer line, not just the plugs
Winter water care kit included in the standard closing
A final inspection on every closing
Certified water care experts
Licensed and insured, with 30+ years of combined experience

What's not included

Water level adjustment: homeowners are responsible for lowering the water level if they want it lowered
Chemical balancing: chemicals for water balancing are extra, based on an on-site water test
Pool cleaning of the surface, tile and water features
Vacuuming, which starts at $95.00 per hour and needs 100% water clarity
Repairs to the pool structure, liners or equipment before winterization
Custom requests such as slides, water features and waterfalls, which are extra

Get started with pool closings

Pick your service and send the request. It goes straight to our team's schedule.

Schedule your pool closing (509) 367-6011

4.7 · 203 Google reviews
Licensed & insured
Local & family owned in Yakima

What's included

Standard pool winterization includes

Equipment winterization
pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing lines, to prevent freeze damage
Skimmer and main drain plugged to keep water out and reduce the risk of freezing
Antifreeze added to every skimmer line for increased freeze protection
Winter water care kit
winter grade algaecide, a sequestering agent and non-chlorine shock
Cover installation, securely fitted to keep out debris (protection depends on the cover you use)
A final inspection to make sure every part of the winterization is completed correctly

How much does a pool closing cost in Yakima?

Pool closings are quoted for your pool. Vacuuming starts at $95.00 per hour, and chemicals for balancing are billed based on an on-site water test.

Standard pool winterization	Quoted for your pool
Vacuum service (with 100% water clarity)	Starts at $95.00 per hour
Chemical balancing	Based on an on-site water test
Cover, plugs or water bags we supply	Billed at additional rates

Have your winter cover, winter plugs and usable water bags ready on-site to avoid extra material charges.

How it works

Pool Closings, step by step.

Here's what to expect from your first request to the finished job.

1
Schedule your pool closing
Send a request online or give us a call. Tell us about any slides, water features or waterfalls.
2
Get your supplies ready
Have your winter cover, winter plugs and usable water bags on-site, and lower the water level first if you want it lowered.
3
We winterize the equipment and lines
We winterize pumps, filters, heaters and plumbing, plug the skimmer and main drain and add antifreeze to every skimmer line.
4
We treat the water and install the cover
We add the winter water care kit, securely install your cover and finish with a full inspection of the winterization.

Schedule your pool closing

5-star service you can trust

What our customers say.

4.7 · 203 Google reviews

“Professional” in 26 reviews
“Knowledgeable” in 26 reviews
“Friendly” in 21 reviews
“Highly recommend” in 20 reviews

Thanks for trusting us with your pool and hot tub, Central Washington!
Richard S.
“Fast and efficient service, highly recommend”
Randy F.
“We switched to Central after 25 years with another company and the difference was very noticeable. They spent a lot more time each week cleaning and making sure everything was taken care of. The water all summer was crystal clear. The tile was scrubbed and cleaned along with anything else that needed attention. I highly recommend them.”
Janelle S.
“Pool winterization was great and staff was knowledgeable and quick. On a side note, please look into reducing the spam texts encouraging people to leave reviews. 4 in a week is too much.”
Cindy C.
“They did a great job winterizing our pool.”
Tyrone J.
“When I called Josh and explained what I needed and the urgency he jumped on it and had the rope delivered even though we were willing to drive to Yakima to pick it up - over an hour away. It was delivered the next day early and I am very happy with the customer service!”
megan P.
“Very friendly and helpful. Answered every question and so fast.”
Melquisedec L.
“Got a pool inspection on a house we were going to purchase, they did a thorough inspection letting us know a lot of work the pool needed. Needless to say we aren’t purchasing the house thanks to their inspection!”
Arthur L.
“We have been with Central Washington Pool & Spa since the very beginning. They maintain and service our swimming pool needs along with our hot tub. We have always received excellent service especially in critical downtime and emergencies ensuring our Airbnb guests are able to use our facilities to the fullest. Highly recommended them!”
Amie W.
“Everyone at Central Washington Pool and Spa were amazing to work with. Ebony went above and beyond to meet all of our needs and make sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our new spa.”
Mark C.
“Very professional and willing to answer any questions we had.”
Scott W.
“I’m a first-time pool owner and have really appreciate their help not only getting this started but also teaching me the ropes. Recently was traveling out of town and had an issue with the pool and they’ were able to quickly resolve it for me while I was traveling. Great group to work with and very responsive.”
Samantha F.
“Quick and easy!!”
Gary M.
“I trust them to take care of All aspects of my pool repairs and ongoing maintenance. The water looks good. The grandkids can swim. Grandma is happy and so am I. Thanks.”
Ellen K.
“I want to recognize the excellent service provided by Central WA Pool and Spa. Josh and his staff , including the friendly crew who service my pool, who are exceptionally polite and patient. They are professional and go the extra mile completing the job. They closed my pool last fall , repaired the pump and installed a new cover. This summer they opened the pool and are now doing the “Splash and Dash” service twice a month. I know I am in good hands with them.”
Miranda S.
“I can not recommend these guys enough! They came out to replace my heater and went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied. Would give more than 5 stars if I could.”
Isaac R.
“Great service and knowledgeable staff!”
Ellen M.
“They did a great job Che king salt cell. Very thorough. Ran a diagnostic. Knowledgeable and friendly. My go to pool guy now !! Also they always provide correct recommendations re chemistry of the pool! They are great . So glad they are just a few miles away. I also bought my Polaris from them too.”
高いジョン
“Thanks for taking care of us all season”
Brad O.
“First time using them and couldn’t be happier. Service tech was on time and very knowledgeable. They were upfront and honest with pricing. Highly recommend 👍”
Ryan D.
“Carlos was very knowledgeable and got the job done in a timely manner. Overall they were very communicative and reasonably priced. I highly recommend for your pool and spa needs!”
Liam F.
“Excellent service!”
Mondo F.
“My 16’ x 32’ Grecian style swimming pool was installed in 1983 ! Today Central Washington Pool& Spa installed a new pool liner , our 4th liner , Josh and Anton ( owners ) sent out 2 men . Very knowledgeable in their profession! I had new concrete steps installed, Josh came out and measured the concrete steps, so the pool liner was fabricated to to fit the new configuration! Perfect Fit , Great Job 👏”
Alicia S.
“They have been incredibly helpful every time I have needed advice on my water or when purchasing a pool heater and a vacuum cleaner.”
Yvonne S.
“Excellent service. Professional, knowledgeable. Diagnosed and explained my hot tub issue. I highly recommend service team.”
Sue G.
“This company maintains our pool all summer. They open it up in the spring and winterize it in the fall. My parents are elderly and just physically can't take care of the pool as needed so it's wonderful having someone keep it so pristine and ready to use all summer long. Highly recommend!”
Shell H.
“Great pool and spa service. Customer service is top notch. Would highly recommend Central Wa Pool and Spa.”
morreyah S.
“They did a wonderful full service on our hot tub that hadn’t been serviced in 3 years! 10/10 would recommend”
Pauline C.
“These guys are amazing, they figured out my problem when others could not. Came out twice, first visit tried several things, got stumped told me they'd do some research (really nice guys) then called the next day, they wanted another look(different gents), and got it fixed! Amazing service, awesome attitudes. I'll use them again if I need to.”
Craig F.
“Very easy to deal with! Prices were great! And the set up crew was amazing! Thank you!”
Stephanie M.
“Super friendly staff and quick to respond to repair calls. Felt zero pressure when purchasing our hot tub.”
Tara D.
“Ebony and team were amazing to work with. From start to finish they took amazing care of us! As first time spa owners, we had a lot of questions. Their customer service, attention to detail and knowledge of their product made the process seamless. I cant say enough good things about their company and service!”
Paula S.
“Has been a Great experience. They are knowledgeable and friendly.”
Hugo V.
“Great and convenient. They come to my house and do it while I’m at work.”
William W.
“Three years ago I ended up in a house with a hot tub, and had no idea how to take care of it. I was working in the West Valley area at the time so I went in to the shop and asked for advice! The team here is always very courteous and helpful. I get my chemicals here and Central Washington Pool and Spa also takes care of my hot tub maintenance needs in a very timely fashion with very reasonable service costs. I recommend them to anyone in the Yakima area!”
Phil V.
“Leo is a great asset to your company! Thank you Leo!”
Adrianne H.
“Fast response and great work! Very knowledgeable!”
Thanks for trusting us with your pool and hot tub, Central Washington!
Richard S.
“Fast and efficient service, highly recommend”
Randy F.
“We switched to Central after 25 years with another company and the difference was very noticeable. They spent a lot more time each week cleaning and making sure everything was taken care of. The water all summer was crystal clear. The tile was scrubbed and cleaned along with anything else that needed attention. I highly recommend them.”
Janelle S.
“Pool winterization was great and staff was knowledgeable and quick. On a side note, please look into reducing the spam texts encouraging people to leave reviews. 4 in a week is too much.”
Cindy C.
“They did a great job winterizing our pool.”
Tyrone J.
“When I called Josh and explained what I needed and the urgency he jumped on it and had the rope delivered even though we were willing to drive to Yakima to pick it up - over an hour away. It was delivered the next day early and I am very happy with the customer service!”
megan P.
“Very friendly and helpful. Answered every question and so fast.”
Melquisedec L.
“Got a pool inspection on a house we were going to purchase, they did a thorough inspection letting us know a lot of work the pool needed. Needless to say we aren’t purchasing the house thanks to their inspection!”
Arthur L.
“We have been with Central Washington Pool & Spa since the very beginning. They maintain and service our swimming pool needs along with our hot tub. We have always received excellent service especially in critical downtime and emergencies ensuring our Airbnb guests are able to use our facilities to the fullest. Highly recommended them!”
Amie W.
“Everyone at Central Washington Pool and Spa were amazing to work with. Ebony went above and beyond to meet all of our needs and make sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our new spa.”
Mark C.
“Very professional and willing to answer any questions we had.”
Scott W.
“I’m a first-time pool owner and have really appreciate their help not only getting this started but also teaching me the ropes. Recently was traveling out of town and had an issue with the pool and they’ were able to quickly resolve it for me while I was traveling. Great group to work with and very responsive.”
Samantha F.
“Quick and easy!!”
Gary M.
“I trust them to take care of All aspects of my pool repairs and ongoing maintenance. The water looks good. The grandkids can swim. Grandma is happy and so am I. Thanks.”
Ellen K.
“I want to recognize the excellent service provided by Central WA Pool and Spa. Josh and his staff , including the friendly crew who service my pool, who are exceptionally polite and patient. They are professional and go the extra mile completing the job. They closed my pool last fall , repaired the pump and installed a new cover. This summer they opened the pool and are now doing the “Splash and Dash” service twice a month. I know I am in good hands with them.”
Miranda S.
“I can not recommend these guys enough! They came out to replace my heater and went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied. Would give more than 5 stars if I could.”
Isaac R.
“Great service and knowledgeable staff!”
Ellen M.
“They did a great job Che king salt cell. Very thorough. Ran a diagnostic. Knowledgeable and friendly. My go to pool guy now !! Also they always provide correct recommendations re chemistry of the pool! They are great . So glad they are just a few miles away. I also bought my Polaris from them too.”
高いジョン
“Thanks for taking care of us all season”
Brad O.
“First time using them and couldn’t be happier. Service tech was on time and very knowledgeable. They were upfront and honest with pricing. Highly recommend 👍”
Ryan D.
“Carlos was very knowledgeable and got the job done in a timely manner. Overall they were very communicative and reasonably priced. I highly recommend for your pool and spa needs!”
Liam F.
“Excellent service!”
Mondo F.
“My 16’ x 32’ Grecian style swimming pool was installed in 1983 ! Today Central Washington Pool& Spa installed a new pool liner , our 4th liner , Josh and Anton ( owners ) sent out 2 men . Very knowledgeable in their profession! I had new concrete steps installed, Josh came out and measured the concrete steps, so the pool liner was fabricated to to fit the new configuration! Perfect Fit , Great Job 👏”
Alicia S.
“They have been incredibly helpful every time I have needed advice on my water or when purchasing a pool heater and a vacuum cleaner.”
Yvonne S.
“Excellent service. Professional, knowledgeable. Diagnosed and explained my hot tub issue. I highly recommend service team.”
Sue G.
“This company maintains our pool all summer. They open it up in the spring and winterize it in the fall. My parents are elderly and just physically can't take care of the pool as needed so it's wonderful having someone keep it so pristine and ready to use all summer long. Highly recommend!”
Shell H.
“Great pool and spa service. Customer service is top notch. Would highly recommend Central Wa Pool and Spa.”
morreyah S.
“They did a wonderful full service on our hot tub that hadn’t been serviced in 3 years! 10/10 would recommend”
Pauline C.
“These guys are amazing, they figured out my problem when others could not. Came out twice, first visit tried several things, got stumped told me they'd do some research (really nice guys) then called the next day, they wanted another look(different gents), and got it fixed! Amazing service, awesome attitudes. I'll use them again if I need to.”
Craig F.
“Very easy to deal with! Prices were great! And the set up crew was amazing! Thank you!”
Stephanie M.
“Super friendly staff and quick to respond to repair calls. Felt zero pressure when purchasing our hot tub.”
Tara D.
“Ebony and team were amazing to work with. From start to finish they took amazing care of us! As first time spa owners, we had a lot of questions. Their customer service, attention to detail and knowledge of their product made the process seamless. I cant say enough good things about their company and service!”
Paula S.
“Has been a Great experience. They are knowledgeable and friendly.”
Hugo V.
“Great and convenient. They come to my house and do it while I’m at work.”
William W.
“Three years ago I ended up in a house with a hot tub, and had no idea how to take care of it. I was working in the West Valley area at the time so I went in to the shop and asked for advice! The team here is always very courteous and helpful. I get my chemicals here and Central Washington Pool and Spa also takes care of my hot tub maintenance needs in a very timely fashion with very reasonable service costs. I recommend them to anyone in the Yakima area!”
Phil V.
“Leo is a great asset to your company! Thank you Leo!”
Adrianne H.
“Fast response and great work! Very knowledgeable!”

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Service questions

Pool Closings questions, answered.

How much does it cost to close a pool in Yakima?

Pool closings are quoted for your pool. Vacuuming starts at $95.00 per hour, and any chemicals needed for balancing are billed based on an on-site water test.

What's included in a pool closing?

Equipment winterization, skimmer and main drain plugged, antifreeze in every skimmer line, a winter water care kit, cover installation and a final inspection.

Do I need to lower the water level before you come?

Lowering the water level is the homeowner's job if you want it done. It's not part of our standard closing, so take care of it before your appointment.

What do I need to have ready for my pool closing?

A winter cover, winter plugs and usable water bags. If they're not on-site, we'll source them from our warehouse or trucks and bill them at additional rates.

Will you vacuum the pool before closing it?

We're happy to if the water has 100% clarity. Vacuuming isn't in the standard closing price and starts at $95.00 per hour.

Why does a pool need to be winterized in Central Washington?

Freezing water expands. If water sits in pumps, filters, heaters or plumbing lines over winter, it can crack them. Winterizing clears and protects that equipment.

Do you close pools with slides or waterfalls?

Yes, but slides, water features, waterfalls and other custom requests are not part of the standard closing and are charged extra. Mention them when you book.

Still have a question? Our office is happy to help.

Call (509) 367-6011

Service areas

Serving the Yakima Valley and the Tri-Cities

Yakima and Upper Valley

Lower Yakima Valley

Kittitas County

Tri-Cities

Columbia Basin

Desert Aire

All service areas

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Ready to get started with pool closings?

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Pool Closings and Winterization in Yakima, WA

Pool Closings from a local Yakima team

Why Central Washington Pool & Spa?

What's not included

Equipment winterization

Skimmer and main drain plugged to keep water out and reduce the risk of freezing

Antifreeze added to every skimmer line for increased freeze protection

Winter water care kit

Cover installation, securely fitted to keep out debris (protection depends on the cover you use)

A final inspection to make sure every part of the winterization is completed correctly