Energy Costs of Swimming Pools

Running a pool can be costly so consider all of your options before beginning pool construction. Carlton Pools will help you take into consideration the need to conserve energy and to minimize fuel consumption, any unnecessary pool heating should be avoided. You are the best judge of the kind of use you want out of your pool. Use of your pool for recreation, exercise, therapy or just general enjoyment obviously will require heating it. Your pool won’t contribute to your health or pleasure unless it’s warm enough to swim in comfortably- and when you want to swim. Actually, using your home pool can be far less wasteful of energy and cost you less in fuel than driving to distant resort and vacation areas for away-from-home recreation.

The sun alone usually can’t keep your pool water at that comfort minimum of 78 degrees F. By having a heater to warm your water you can add substantially to the daily use of your pool-and you can also extend the so-called swimming “season”.

How much more swimming? From early morning to late evening, even with air temperatures of 65 degrees or lower – if your pool is warm.

You can stretch your pool season by twice in most areas and even longer in other areas by having a heated pool. What are the costs involved in heating a pool? First, there is the initial or one-time cost of the heater you select and its hook-up or installation charge. Second, there is the monthly fuel cost, which varies with the type of heating system you buy, the use of your pool, the pool water temperature you prefer and other variables. Third, there is the matter of annual or semi-annual maintenance and service.

Operating costs can be kept to a minimum by installing an efficient, properly sized heater; using a good quality pool cover; and, of course, keeping your filter clean and your heating and filtering system well maintained. Carlton Pools can help you figure out the best heating and filter system for your pool needs.

Written By: Phillip Thow

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