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Keeping
Your Pool Covered will Help Keep Warmth In
When spring comes and it’s time to heat up the
pool again, you don’t have to heat up your utility bill as well!
Here’s how.
Did you know that you can take some incredibly cheap and easy steps
to keep your heating bill down? If you have a pool, you know how
heating it up warm enough to enjoy and keeping it warm can run your
utility bill sky high. Heating up a large body of water takes a lot
of energy. But you don’t have to cringe any longer when you hear the
water heater turn on. Many people who complain about the utility
bill for keeping their pool water warm fail to take common sense
steps to reduce the bill.
First check your filtration system. If your pump is weak or
inefficient, it can account for more than half the cost of
maintaining your pool. Many pools have inadequate pumps that have to
run longer to get the job done, which means a higher utility bill.
You can switch to a powerful, energy efficient pump for less than a
hundred bucks. You'll be surprised at how much this alone lowers
your utility bill.
Next, get a pool cover and cover your pool whenever it is not in
use. Heat, water, and pool chemicals are lost through evaporation.
The interaction of water and air at the surface of the pool acts
like a vacuum. Every moment, heat is being sucked out of an
uncovered pool. Covering it when it is not in use will keep the heat
in and result in a major savings on your energy bill. If you have a
hot tub, you know how a hot tub cover reduces your bill.
In winter, the wind chill factor should also be considered. The wind
chill factor, often reported on the news, makes the effects of the
temperature colder on everything. Cold, blowing wind is a heating
nightmare. Even in spring, summer and fall, high winds can increase
you utility bill. If your pool is exposed to wind, making some
changes in your landscaping will help. You can plant bushes and
hedges around the exterior of your yard to break the wind. The less
wind blowing across the surface of your pool, the more money you
will save. Simple changes can make a big difference.
As the winter chill starts to end, its time to think about outdoor
living in light clothes by your pool. If you follow these
recommendations, you’ll be able to do it in style and have some
pocket money to spare.
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