How to Save BIG Money with Solar Pool Covers
Stop wasting your money
Warning! By following the tips in this article you may find yourself saving money, time, and the environment. Solar pool covers are the Silver Bullet when it comes to cutting heating costs and keeping your pool clean. Let us tell you how to choose the right one and not get ripped off.
Solar pool covers come in many different sizes, shapes, and materials. You can find a top-of-the-line cover or a generic one just by looking online. When choosing a solar pool cover you want to go for one that is blue in color. There is some debate surrounding this, but blue is the way to go. It will attract more sun than a clear cover. Plus, blue looks really great on a pool!
When choosing a size, just get the one that fits your pool. The fit doesn’t have to be perfect. Solar pool covers come in many sizes, so this should not be a problem. If you have spent any time online you have seen some expensive solar pool covers. Really all you need is one that is strong, durable, and not full of holes. In The Swim makes a pretty great solar pool cover for the price. You’re going to pay around $100 for this cover depending on the size, but it’s durable. If that’s out of your budget, just get one that feels sturdy. Worst case scenario, you will have to replace it in a few years. A solar pool cover will save you money over time. Trying to heat a pool with no cover is like trying to heat a house with the front door open.
A solar pool cover reel is an item you may want to consider picking up as well. If you are purchasing a heavy duty solar pool cover a reel is almost a necessity for pure enjoyment and relaxation. You are going to pay a little more up front, but you will have yourself a nice solar pool heating system. With no reel you will need to cover and uncover your pool by hand each time you use the pool. This may work for some people, but they can get heavy, wet, and covered in debris. Also, a solar pool reel will extend the life of your solar pool cover by gently storing it while not in use. It will also decrease the time needed to cover and uncover the pool. This leaves more time for grilling and relaxing by the pool.
A great way to save some additional money with a solar pool cover is through government rebates and incentives. This free money comes in many forms – you just need to apply. Most states and provinces offer solar incentives in one form or another. You will need to do some research to see what is available in your state. Again, do the research! Many grants and rebates go unclaimed every year because people simply don’t apply. This website might be able to help you out as well (needs link).
These few tips alone could save you hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bill. Not to mention the extra time you will have from not having to clean piles of debris out of your pool.