Why do I Need a Solar Pool Cover?

They seem expensive…

A solar pool cover is the most cost-effective measure for care of your pool. A solar pool cover is a way to reduce heat loss, lower water evaporation, and lessen the use of chemicals.

A solar pool cover will keep the temperature in your pool at a reasonable level. In temperate climates, this can increase your usage to almost year-round. In colder climates, you can expect to add three to four months of extra pool time from this simple solution. Seventy percent of heat loss in a pool is evaporative, and that is why a solar pool cover is an effective way to mitigate this loss.

Water evaporation is costly and also contributes to the heat loss in your pool. A solar pool cover will slow down this water loss, and will cost you less money in the long run by saving your money on how much you have to fill up your pool. In particularly sunny states such as Arizona and Florida, you can lose much of your pool’s water from evaporation. A solar pool cover can use this abundant natural resource and reduce the amount of makeup water needed by 30-50%.

Pools consume a lot of chemicals, and this can be very costly. If you have someone come and service your pool, this can cost you anywhere from $20-$60 a week, depending on the size of your pool. The chemicals themselves can cost anywhere from $150 to $500 a year. If you pay to have someone mix the chemicals then you will probably waste less, but spend more money elsewhere. A solar pool cover can reduce your pool’s chemical consumption by 35%-60%.

A solar pool cover will also help keep your pool cleaner by minimizing the amount of dirt and debris that can enter your pool. They look similar to plastic bubble wrap, but on a larger scale. You can purchase a roller that will roll your solar pool cover smoothly onto your pool. They come in oval, round, square or even custom shapes, and cost as low as $48. This is a small price to pay for the money you will save by having a solar pool cover.