Helpful Tips for Pool Owners to Help Control Energy Costs in Arizona

Owning a pool in Arizona can be a major advantage and convenience when it comes to finding a fun way to stay cool in those warmer temperatures. The convenience comes from being able to walk out the back door and be seconds away from cooling off in your own pool, in your own backyard.

However, we all are also aware of the excessive costs that can sometimes be associated with having a pool, so it is always helpful to learn a few tricks and tips to help control the energy costs of running your pool.

Managing the Pool Temperature

 

If there are a few days in a row that you will not be using the pool, then you can begin to manage the pool temperature while it is not in use by turning the temperature gauge either down or off.

Regulating the temperature in this way will help save on energy costs because for every degree the pool temperature rises, you are seeing a ten to thirty percent rise in your energy consumption costs.

Also, cooler pool water helps slow the growth of algae and bacteria which allows you to use the pool pump even less which further contributes to improved energy costs

Running the Pool Pump

 

It is recommended that you set the pool pump to run during off-peak hours to save on energy costs. The best hours to run a pool pump are between the hours of 8 pm and 10 am. It also helps to run the pump more in the warmer months and less in the cooler months.

 

Heat Loss and Evaporation

 

Using a cover on the pool when it is not in use can also help control costs because it limits heat loss and evaporation. A solar cover can help reduce heat loss by approximately thirty to fifty percent.

 

Solar Heaters

 

A solar heater is a cost-effective way to help heat the pool, and they require little to no maintenance. It is also an extremely environmentally friendly solution that allows the sun to heat the water and then travel through the collector and then returns to the pool.

Utilizing any or all these tips will significantly help reduce the overall energy costs of running your pool and will also do well in maintaining your investment.

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