Pool Automation & Controls
Pumps, lights, heaters and water features on one controller — with freeze protection built in.
- System installation
- Controller programming
- Freeze protection
Pool Freeze Protection for Houston Pools
Pool freeze protection for North Houston pools, before the next hard freeze. We set and test your freeze protection, make sure the pump runs when it must, give you a plan for a power cut — and repair freeze damage when it happens.
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- Pricing
- Quoted in writing, before work starts
- When to book
- Check freeze protection in October or November.
- Estimates
- Free, in writing, no obligation
What is included
What is included in our pool freeze protection
Houston does not freeze often, which is exactly why freezes do so much damage here. Pool equipment in North Houston sits outside, above ground, with no insulation, and a single hard freeze can crack pumps, filters, heaters and pipes. February 2021 taught thousands of owners that lesson. Our job is to make sure your pool is ready before the cold arrives: freeze protection set and tested, your pump running when it needs to be, and a plan for what to do if the power goes out. When damage does happen, we repair it.
Freeze-protection checks, automation settings and freeze-damage repair for Houston cold snaps.
Autumn freeze check
Freeze protection on your automation set and tested, and the equipment checked for anything that would fail in a cold snap.
Run the pump
Moving water is the protection. During a freeze the pump should run continuously until temperatures rise.
Power-cut plan
If the power goes out in a hard freeze, equipment may need draining. We explain how, and help where we can.
Freeze-damage repair
Cracked pump housings, split filters, heater damage and broken pipes diagnosed and repaired after a freeze.
Alerts before a freeze
We send customers freeze instructions when hard freezes are forecast, as we did in January 2026.
Why people call us
Signs you need pool freeze protection
- Not knowing whether your automation has freeze protection turned on
- A single-speed pump on a timer that would sit idle overnight in a freeze
- Equipment that cracked in 2021 and a wish never to repeat it
- Owners away for the holidays when cold fronts arrive
- Water spraying from the pad after a cold night
How it works
Our pool freeze protection process, step by step
Timing. Check freeze protection in October or November. Hard freezes in Houston are most likely from December to February.
- 01
Before winter
Automation freeze protection enabled and tested, pump and equipment checked.
- 02
When a freeze is forecast
Pump set to run continuously, spa circulated too, and do not wrap or cover motors — they need air to cool.
- 03
If the power fails
Equipment may need draining to prevent cracking. We give customers step-by-step guidance.
- 04
After the freeze
Check for leaks and cracks before restarting, and call us if anything is wet that should not be.
How it is priced
How pool freeze protection is priced
A written price, before work starts
An autumn freeze check and automation set-up is priced as a service call. Freeze-damage repairs vary from a cracked fitting to a replacement pump or heater. Please note: freeze damage is not covered by routine weekly service and is billed separately — the protection is in the preparation.
We look at the pool first, then give you a written price. Nothing starts until you have agreed to it.
Free estimates
We come out, look at the pool and give you a written price. No charge and no obligation.
Owner-supervised
Owner Brian supervises each project. You can reach the people who run the company, not a call centre.
Honest about the fix
We diagnose before we sell, and tell you when something is a simple fix you could do yourself.
BBB A+ since 2003
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau for more than twenty years, and family-owned since 1982.
In their words
What customers say about our pool freeze protection
Real Google reviews, unedited — the ones where the customer mentioned this kind of work.
Jesse Santo
May 2025
I have been using Aloha Swimming Pools Inc. for about a year and they are amazing! Their customer service is 10/10...They are always available to answer questions as they come up (for a first time pool owner - they came up a lot). 24/7 support and they make sure you are prepared when there is a freeze. They do a great job weekly coming out to clean the pool. Because of them, I get to enjoy my pool with my family instead of working on my pool for my family!
Moira Sykstus
July 2022
I can't say enough about the people at Aloha. I had an issue with my pool that had been essentially non-functional for 18 months (thank you Texas February Freeze). We had paid two different companies to drain, wash and fix the issues. Thousands of dollars, but nothing worked. We gave up. I finally decided I would not keep looking at a swamp. Brian called me back within 5 minutes. Chris was at my house that very same day, starting the fixes. Michael was there two days later, vacuuming. Chris came on Monday, finished the vacuuming, and worked on the water balance. They found other issues, and are in the process of fixing all of them! Long story short, I have never seen such great customer service. They have been professional, friendly, prompt, and honest. Each one of them has gone above and beyond for us. Our pool is almost back to pre-freeze! I will not ever let anyone else touch our pool. They are amazing.
Maryann Valles
December 2021
Brian and his team are fabulous! I never have to worry about my pool. They come every week without fail. During the winter storm Brian made himself available to answer all my questions so that I could best protect my pool and pipes. He came by afterwards to make sure everything was ok. Very responsive customer service.
Where we do it
Pool freeze protection near you in North Houston
Areas we cover
Before you call
Common questions about pool freeze protection
Something not answered here? Call (832) 528-4979 — we would rather talk it through than have you guess.
Further reading
Should I run my pool pump during a freeze?
Yes — continuously, until temperatures are safely back above freezing. Moving water is far less likely to freeze than still water in pipes and equipment. If you have a pool and spa, make sure water circulates through both. If your automation has freeze protection, confirm it is turned on, but on a hard freeze many owners also set the pump to run manually as a belt-and-braces measure.
Should I cover my pool pump during a freeze?
Do not wrap or cover a running pump motor. Motors need air to cool, and a covered motor can overheat and fail, which is the opposite of what you want. Exposed pipes and valves can be insulated, and some owners use a breathable cover over parts of the pad that are not running, but the motor itself should stay uncovered while it runs.
What do I do if the power goes out during a hard freeze?
Without power the pump stops and water sits in the equipment, which is where damage happens. For a long outage in a hard freeze, the equipment may need draining — opening drain plugs on the pump, filter and heater. That is not something to guess at in the dark; our customers get written instructions before freezes, and you can call us for guidance. Do not restart equipment after a freeze until you have checked it for cracks.
Is freeze damage covered by my weekly pool service?
No. Freeze damage is not covered by routine service and is billed separately, which we state openly rather than bury in small print. What weekly service does give you is equipment checked before winter, automation freeze settings confirmed and instructions when a freeze is forecast. The most expensive freeze repairs we see are almost all on pools that were not prepared.
Get a pool freeze protection estimate in Spring & North Houston
We come out, look at the pool properly, and put a written price together before any work starts.
Related services
Services that go with pool freeze protection
Pool Repair
Pumps, filters, heaters, valves and plumbing — found and fixed by technicians who know what they are looking at.
- Pump & motor repair
- Filter repair
- Valves & plumbing
Weekly Pool Maintenance & Cleaning
Brushed, vacuumed, balanced and checked every week — with a service report after each visit.
- Weekly cleaning
- Chemical balancing
- Filter cleans