Energy Efficient Tips

Pool maintenance is easier nowadays with advancements in technology and the manufacturers' dire efforts to look for flaws in the swimming pool industry such as when cold winds begin blowing at near-freezing temperatures – making pool water only enjoyable for the cold-blooded. In which case, pool heaters were invented.

Meanwhile, the nasty reality of having bacteria and other water-loving organisms flourish in stagnant water (like swimming pools!) often lead pool owners scrambling to pool stores to purchase electricity-run or gas-powered equipment that prevent organisms' growth, skim the pool water for debris and contaminants, and make the pool operational even during the colder months.

With this scenario, maintaining pool has never been simpler but expensive at the same time. Here are some energy efficient tips that will surely cut the energy consumption of your pools:

When purchasing a pool or spa, find the type of insulation that directly applies onto the wall where water is held. This slows down loss of heat and helps in maintaining temperature in the water.

Energy Saving Pool Heaters

Energy efficient swimming pool heaters can be the three types depending on what you currently have – the important thing is to know some energy efficient tips. Natural and propane gas pool heaters as well as heat pumps are the most energy efficient swimming pool heaters. They are known to have 95 percent efficiency. Heat pumps particularly have higher energy efficiency that let's you save around 80% from electricity cost.

On the other hand, propane gas heaters have low energy efficiency that often result in higher cost of operation by around 20 percent, which mean for every dollar worth of heat produced is equivalent to about $1.20 more of fuel. Using natural gas gives you half of the savings or propane-powered pool heaters.

A solar heater, meanwhile, is an energy efficient pool heater and is a great alternative. However, for solar heaters to be operational, the pool pump must simultaneously function, and this could lead to an increase in electricity consumption by about $30 to $75 on a yearly basis. One of the effective energy efficiency tips is to set the temperature of thermostats to 78ºF, just to make the water warm enough to swim in, and allow heaters to work less.

Energy Efficient Swimming Pool Pump And Filters Tips

When in search for swimming pool pumps, look for an energy efficient swimming pump that operates as shortly as it can, or as needed. Manufacturers usually specify this in the product label or you can contact the pool supply for the length of time it needs to operate daily. In addition, to significantly save on energy, run pool pumps only during off-peak hours when energy cost tends to be cheaper.

Cleaning the pump and filter regularly to optimize their operation by taking out dirt and debris from their strainer baskets. Also practice preventive maintenance by using a leaf skimmer and wall brush.

Pool covers and energy savings go hand in hand. Cover pools with any pool covering or blanket to trap in heat. This also works for pool domes and pool enclosures because they create a greenhouse effect on the surface. If you have waterfalls and pool fountains, use them only sparingly or when needed.

Conserve water by using test kits to ensure that chemicals are in proper levels and ample circulation time. It's better to prevent the problem than having to drain all the pool water or adding more to set it at normal.

Maintaining a pool can be costly, though, it really doesn't have to be. Following these energy efficient tips lets you and your family enjoy the pool all year long, and make it a safe facility for everyone.