Top Five Ways to Reduce Pool Energy Use and Save on and Energy Costs

Pools are wonderful for relaxing sun and fun, right at home, but the energy costs that come along with your backyard oasis can really add up. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help lower those summertime energy bills. Here are some cool pool tips for saving energy.

• Pool Pumps: Inefficient, single-speed pool pumps account for a lot of a home’s total annual energy usage. Consider switching to a variable-speed pool pump, which uses less energy and can save you a good amount a year on energy bills). These efficient models make less noise, last longer, and actually filter your water better. Plus, the energy bill savings will help cancel out the cost of the upgrade in just a couple of years.

• Pool Covers: Pool covers help lower the rate of evaporation, so your pump system doesn’t have to work so hard to filter new water to replace what’s lost. Less work means less energy used. 

• Pool Heaters: Your pool’s heating system uses a lot of energy during the filtration and cleaning process. Install an energy-efficient model and keep your water temperature a few degrees lower than you currently do to help cut back on the amount of energy the system needs. To save even more, try lowering your pool’s temperature after you’re done swimming, or switch it off completely on hot, sunny days.

• Lighting: Ahhh, nothing says relaxation like mood lighting around the pool. For extra efficiency, make sure you’ve installed LED bulbs in the fixtures. They use less energy, require less maintenance, and can last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.

• Pack a Cooler: Like your parents always said, “Close the door! We’re not trying to cool the whole neighborhood!” Pretend a day by the pool is a day at the beach. Plan ahead by bringing along a cooler full of snacks and drinks, rather than making repeat trips in and out of the house all day long. This will help keep the cool air indoors and save your air conditioning from working overtime to maintain its setting. Another idea is to set your indoor thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature since you’ll be out back in the pool all day. 

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