Can a Cheap Solar Pool Cover do the Trick?

I just overheard someone today saying how they already have to stop using their pool because the water is too cold. Of course, I had to step in and ask them if they had heard of a solar pool cover. To my dismay, they had not! I gave them some basic information and they are off to do some research and are sure to buy a solar pool cover. It seems a shame to me that they had no idea what I was talking about and were ready to stop using their pool completely when it is just now fall.

A big concern for people, and the first question this person asked me, is cost. The pool owner said, “Well aren’t those expensive?” To which my response was, “actually you can get great results from a really cheap solar pool cover.” That piqued their interest and thus we have a new solar pool cover owner.

A solar pool cover ranges from $35 to $200 and you can get a cheap solar pool heating system for as low as $100. There is not a huge difference in the materials. Remember that a thick solar pool cover is not necessarily the best one. You want to find a durable cover, but many covers try to sell you on extremely long warranties which are not really realistic when you think about the fact that this cover will be out in the elements year-in and year-out.

A cheap solar pool cover can do the trick if you are looking for something to keep the water from your pool from evaporating. You do not need an expensive or fancy cover to do this. The thickness of a cover does not really matter, and you will not find a huge difference in the thickness between a cheap solar pool cover and an expensive one.

Many people find that the solar pool cover reel is an added expense they cannot afford. You do not have to have a reel. It may be a little harder to get the cover on and off your pool, but it is a way to save money. Another suggestion I have to make a cheap solar pool cover last longer is to bring it inside a shed or a garage during the cold winter months. If you look at online reviews, many users will complain about their cheap solar pool cover not lasting very long, but I bet they kept that cover outside in the cold where it could freeze and crack. If you do decide to go with a solar pool reel check out Hydro Tools Solar Reel.

Do not let the thought that solar pool covers are expensive deter you. They are actually very affordable and you can get a cheap one that will do the trick so long as you take care of it.