Solar covers can be an inexpensive way to warm the water in your pool. They work best in areas where your swimming pool receives an abundant amount of sunshine. The sun shines on top of the cover, warming it and warming the water. However, don’t expect the entire pool to become instantly warmer. Solar covers usually just heat up the first six inches of surface water. Below the surface, the water will still be cold.

Before purchasing a swimming pool solar cover, you might want to take a few facts into consideration. First, think about your budget and how much you want to spend. Next, and equally important, measure the size of your pool so that the cover will fit properly. Lastly, think about who will be installing and removing the cover. Some larger sized solar covers will require more than one person to do the work. Another option is to purchase a reel system that will easily wind up your cover, thus removing it from your pool. These can be expensive though so you might want to shop around or decide to do the work manually.

When not in use, it’s best to neatly store your solar cover out of harm’s way. A typical solar cover should last for 5 years or more so long as it is kept clean and well cared for. Many people make the mistake of just throwing it off to the side in their hurry to get into the pool. This could damage the solar cover so take a few extra moments to put it away.

A solar pool cover is an excellent way to retain some warmth in your swimming pool. However, if you enjoy swimming at all times or just want long term heat retention, you might want to consider additional sources of heat such as a solar panels or a gas heater.

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