While there’s nothing we love more than installing a glittering new pool that exudes relaxation and tranquility, there’s something about the aftercare that takes all the fun away. Within a few months, the novelty of the experience begins to fade, and the initial excitement is replaced with… bills.

If you’ve been struggling to keep those bills from rolling in, we’ve got a little secret for you:

Things aren’t as hard as they seem!

By investing in the right equipment, you’ll notice a dramatic reduction in spending that’ll bring back the joy of owning a pool.

We’ve rounded up some of the most energy-efficient pool equipment that will not only economize your pool experience, but also improve efficiency and functionality.

1. Invest in a Pool Cover

Investing in a pool cover is a must if you want to save water and energy, thereby cutting down on those pesky bills. By regulating the water temperature, a pool cover will reduce money spent on pool heating by up to 90%. It’s also a great way to minimize the evaporation of essential compounds in pool water.

Over time, you’ll also notice that your pool looks and feels cleaner as you dive in for a swim. This is because a cover will enable protection from environmental pollutants and lightweight objects that may find their way into your pool.

Not only will you enjoy a comfortable swim, but your pool will also require less filtering, thereby helping save much more energy and money in the long run.

2. Consider Using a Solar Pool Heater

While using a pool cover goes a long way in regulating temperature by keeping pool water warm, indulging in a solar panel is essential for frigid weather. As opposed to conventional heaters, solar heaters use solar energy to heat the pool evenly. Over time, you’ll notice a reduction in heating costs.

Additionally, solar pool heaters are also more efficient than regular options on the market, thereby making them essential for timely and consistent heating.

3. Energy-Efficient Pool Cleaners to the Rescue

Automatic, energy-efficient pool cleaners are one of the best ways of cutting down on pool bills.

We also recommend replacing your backyard lights with LED lights. While switching pool lights is the first step, many pool owners deck their backyards with a plethora of incandescent and halogen lights to externally light up the pool. This also causes a spike in bills, thereby resulting in large expenditure.

Switching all outdoor lights to LED alternatives will cut down your overall pool costs by about 30%.

5. Improve Your Pool’s Plumbing

More often than not, narrow pipes with rigid turns apply heavy pressure on core systems, thereby forcing the pump to work harder. By consuming more electricity, this process slowly but surely spikes up prices.

Over time, the situation escalates as the pressure increases. By consulting pool contractors and improving pool plumbing, you can save a lot of energy and money.

Ready to invest in energy-efficient pool equipment? Our team of expert pool contractors and landscape designers can help transform your pool technology in Hamilton, Ashburn, Leesburg, and Aldie. Browse through our portfolio for a glimpse of our work to get started!