EddHomes Pool Pillow, 5x5 ft

For above-ground pool owners preparing for winter, this pillow is designed to sit under the winter cover and help manage pressure from freezing ice. It’s a practical part of a seasonal closing routine, rather than a replacement for the cover itself.

The 5x5 ft size is listed for round, oval and rectangular pools. Four corner grommets let you thread a cord through and secure the pillow near the centre.

If you prioritize a thicker PVC build and tie-down points, this has those features, if you prefer a simple, unanchored cushion, the grommets and cord-based setup may be more than you need.

Getting the most from it

Inflate the pillow through its dual Boston valve, then use the corner grommets to thread a cord and keep it centred beneath the winter cover. For example, during closing, you can position it before securing the cover, so it sits between the water and the cover rather than shifting to one side. The listing says the valve works with most blowers and allows faster inflation and deflation than traditional valves, though it doesn’t specify a setup time or include details about a blower.

The pillow is made from 0.5 mm PVC described as cold-resistant. Its intended job is to displace some of the pressure created as ice freezes, while also helping reduce the build-up of rain, snow and leaves on top of the cover. Those are useful aims for a pool left closed through winter, but the pillow is only one part of protecting the pool, it doesn’t replace a properly secured cover or other closing steps.

Why it’s worth it

Compared with relying on a winter cover alone, a central air pillow adds a buffer beneath the cover and is intended to reduce strain from freezing conditions. The corner grommets address a common practical concern: keeping the pillow positioned where you put it. The listing also describes the design as foldable for storage, which should make it easier to put away once the pool is opened again.

One limitation is that there’s no stated pool-size range or guidance for how much to inflate it. The 5x5 ft dimensions are given, but the listing doesn’t explain how to adjust placement for different pool shapes. Its suitability for your setup will depend on whether that footprint can sit centrally under your cover without interfering with the closing arrangement. The claim that it will last all season is a product claim, not a stated guarantee.

Key takeaways

• 5x5 ft pillow for above-ground pool winterizing, listed for round, oval and rectangular pools.
• 0.5 mm cold-resistant PVC, with four corner grommets for cord tie-down.
• Dual Boston valve for inflation and deflation, the listing says it works with most blowers.
• Intended to help displace ice pressure and reduce rain, snow and leaves on the winter cover.

It suits you if you want an inflatable cushion that can be tied in place as part of closing your pool. It isn’t for you if you need a specified fit for a particular pool size, or expect the pillow alone to protect the pool through winter. Based on the product details provided, the material and attachment points are clear, but there’s little guidance on inflation or positioning for individual pool setups.

When to choose it

Choose this EddHomes pillow if its 5x5 ft footprint works beneath your cover and you can secure it through the corner grommets. It’s a sensible consideration for owners looking to add a movable buffer during winter closing, especially when keeping the pillow centred matters. If you need a precise fit recommendation, detailed inflation instructions or a complete winter-protection system, the available information doesn’t establish that this pillow meets those needs.