The Right Finish. Darker colored pool finishes absorb the sun’s rays, and that energy helps heat your pool. While not everyone wants a dark finish, if you’re on the fence you can keep heating costs down that way.
Turn It Down. If you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater or heat pump thermostat settings by 8-10º during the week.
Turn it Off. When leaving for vacation for more than a week, unless freezing temperatures are expected, turn off the pool heater or heat pump.
Swim Healthy. According to health officials, the most healthful swimming temperature is 25ºC (78º F). Reducing your heater or heat pump thermostat to maintain a 25ºC or lower temperature will also help conserve energy.
Slow It Down. Reduce pump speed to reduce energy use. A slower pump reduces power consumption.
Run Off-Peek. Run your pool’s filtration system during off-peak hours when electricity demand is lower – generally between 8pm and 10am. Variable Speed Pool Pumps will save energy and reduce noise so they can be ran comfortably at night.
Clean The Gates. Keep intake grates clear of debris. Clogged drains require the pump to work harder.
Optimize your Plumbing. It’s surprising how often pipes that are too narrow or plumbing runs that include too many tight turns are designed into a pool’s core systems, causing the pump to work harder than it has to.
LED Lightning. LED lights are not only a stylish trend in pools and landscaping, they can save you around $100 dollars a year compared to the incandescent versions. The customizable colors and effects are just a plus!
Pool Timers. While automatic pool times won’t save you money directly, they will make it easier to manage your pump and filter usage by setting a schedule. The timer will turn off the power going to your filter system at specific intervals and turn it back on later.
