It is pool season here in the United States. But unfortunately, you have no pool. So, why not do something about it?

If you’re worried about the environmental impact of having a pool, let’s put your worries to rest. While there are numerous features in homes that are harmful to the environment and the people around them, there are ways you can work to correct their function.

For example, if you have a swimming pool, here are some ways you can make your pool energy efficient!

1. Switch Your Pool’s Pump

Ever seen people use large pumps for circulating their small pool’s water? That’s nothing but a waste of money and energy.

Pool pumps need to match your pool’s requirements. The bigger the pump, the more energy it’ll use to pump water the same way a smaller pump would have.

Typically, a residential pool only requires a 0.75 horsepower pump. If you’re thinking about energy waste, find the ideal pump for your pool so you can use it without care.

2. Don’t Heat the Pool Year Round

It’s a common mistake amongst homeowners. Even if they don’t use the pool every day of the year, they still keep their pool heated.

Not only is this a waste of energy, but it’s also useless as well. Saving energy by dialing the temperature down or just turning it off will go a long way in decreasing your home’s energy bill.

1. Install an Automatic Pool Cover

Automatic pool covers aren’t just useful for keeping bugs, debris, and dirt away from the water. Covering your pools also keeps prevents evaporation and retains heat, thus reducing your heating costs, and the amount of water that’s needed in your pool.

They’re also a lot more useful than having to cover your pool yourself in case there’s ever a downpour!

3. Keep an Eye on Your Cleaning System

Your cleaning system’s mechanisms do dull down with time and become even more problematic if you live in an area where there’s plenty of dust and dirt flying around. Its systems might get clogged up, and that would force it to take in more energy to work right.

Professional pool builders (like us!) typically offer maintenance plans to help keep your cleaning system in working order as well.

4. Pick Out the Perfect Finish

Every little factor counts!

With dark-colored pool finishes, the pool absorbs the heat of the sun more quickly, allowing that to heat your pool alongside your heater. A unique look, especially if you want to give your backyard some personality, this style nevertheless doesn’t work for everyone. But if you want to keep your heating costs low, combining a dark finish with the right pool lights will do just the trick.

Get in Touch with Us!

Perfect Pools offers landscaping design and more for our outdoor living space in Sterling, VA. For your pool, get in touch with us and allow us to design the ideal sustainable pool.

Enjoy this summer in style, the eco-friendly way!