If you are in two minds about whether you can afford to buy a pool cover or if there is reason enough to buy a pool cover then you might want to consider the cost savings that can be had from installing a pool cover.
The main reasons for installing a pool cover are for safety, cleanliness of the water and maintaining the temperature of the water.
It is the 3rd option that also means that you can save some money. If you are retaining heat in the pool then that subsequently means that you will be paying less to heat it. In fact you may be surprised to find out how much money you can save by having a pool cover.
It may depend on how often you use the pool and hence how often you have the cover on but I have some friends who recently told me that they had cut their electricity bill in HALF by installing a pool cover! Of course they are now regretting that they did not invest in a pool cover sooner but at least this will save them money in the long term. They estimate the they will recoup the cost of the cover in less than a year as they bought a good quality one.
Obviously you also have the added benefits of less debris in the pool so less time spent cleaning it out!
You can buy a pool cover reasonably cheaply depending on what type you want to get – there are options for every budget and they will at least help to conserve some energy even if you don’t get the best one available.
Check out your local pool center for options.
