Money-Saving Tips for Efficient Pool Operation
Enjoy a warm, clean pool for less with these money-saving tips.
Are you looking for ways to save money on pool heating and operation? Try these expert tips.
Invest in Efficient Pool Heating Equipment
Of course, when trying to save money on your pool costs it helps to start out with the most efficient equipment possible. If you’re in the market for new gas, electric, or solar pool heater, the pros at The Stanley Louis Company can help you find a unit that is correctly sized for your pool and offers the energy efficiency you desire.
Use a Pool Cover
The number one tip for saving energy around the pool—regardless of the age or condition of you pool heating equipment—is to use a pool cover. This helps cut water bills by slowing evaporation by 30 to 60 percent, helps cut pool chemical costs by reducing consumption by 35 to 60 percent, and also reduces cleaning costs by helping to keep dirt and leaves out of the pool. Plus, using a pool cover can also help reduce the energy required to keep your pool warm. In fact, in some cases it can cut your pool heating bill by 90 percent.
Choose an Efficient Temperature
In a warm climate like southern California, it is relatively easy to heat a pool to a comfortable 78 degrees. However, if you want to increase the temperature beyond this point it starts getting more expensive. Some experts suggest that it can cost an extra 30 percent for every degree above 78 you heat your pool.
Run Your Pump Less
The primary functions of a pool pump are to keep the pool chemicals properly mixed and allow debris to be captured by the filtration system. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to run your pump constantly for it to accomplish these two tasks. Start by decreasing pump run time to 6 hours. Then, reduce it by an additional half hour every day. See if you can get down to the goal of 3 hours of daily operation without suffering any decline in water quality, and you may save up to 60 percent on your pumping costs.
Turn Pool Heater Off
Don’t be afraid to turn your pool heater off or at least turn the temperature down whenever you know you won’t be using the pool for a few days. The idea that it takes more energy to heat up a cold pool than to maintain a warm pool for a few days is a myth. The longer you leave the pool heater off the more you will save.
Get Professional Pool Heater Repair
One final tip for saving money on pool operation is to always get prompt professional service for any kind of problem you may experience with your pool heater. This will be much more affordable in the long run than waiting for small problems to become huge disasters, which would obviously require more expensive repairs. At The Stanley Louis Company, we can provide expert service for whatever kind of pool heating equipment you may have to help maintain its efficiency and prolong its service life.
