SwimRight Pool contractors, serving Scottsdale, AZ pool discuss benefits of a swimming pool cover

If you own a swimming pool, the swimming pool contractors from SwimRight Pools explain that you should invest in a swimming pool cover at the same time you begin a pool owner. They get asked frequently what the benefits of a swimming pool cover are.

Benefits of a swimming pool cover

The benefits include:

• It helps heated pool water retain heat
• It keep water cleaner because dirt and debris can’t go into the pool
• If you use a safety pool cover it will prevent children and pets
• Using a cover will reduce the rate of evaporation
• Reduces the amount of chemicals you have to use in the pool

Your swimming pool will lose heat in many ways, but the biggest cause of energy loss is through the evaporation of your water. In Arizona chances are you aren’t heating your pool water — the sun will do that for you. Did you know that for every pound of water lost to evaporation from an 80-degree pool, you lose 1,048 BTUs of heat! That can quickly add up.

If you use a pool cover you will save money in both energy use and water cost. Covering the pool when you’re not using it will reduce the energy required to keep the water at swim-friendly temperatures. Plan to save up to 50% on utility bills by using a pool cover.

What kind of cover should you choose? 

• The low-tech large, thick plastic sheet. Not the best option for many reasons including it’s not easy to put on, take off or store.
• A safety cover is designed to keep children and pets from falling into the pool, but are no substitute for responsible adult supervision.
• A solar cover is made of high-grade plastic and UV inhibitors
• Install an electronic system to help with pool cover removal and replacement

Keep in mind that because the cover is continually exposed to the elements and to the chemically-treated water it will not last forever. Give us a call and talk about your pool cover needs.