Swimming pools can be expensive! Sure, you knew that when you decided to become a swimming pool owner, but maybe you’re wondering how to have an energy efficient swimming pool as a way to save money and the environment. It can be done. Talk with your swimming pool contractor from Seahorse Pools in Fort Worth, Texas to find ways to amp up the energy savings in your swimming pool.

There are obvious ways to save money on pool operation and that comes with an up front price tag — upgrading to energy efficient equipment. Swimming pools definitely add beauty to your backyard and potentially to the resalfe value of your home, but there is an ongoing expense to its operation.

How to have an energy efficient swimming pool

Whether you’re getting a new pool constructed or if you’re going to upgrade and update your swimming pool this season, talk with us for ways to save money on the operating costs of your pool. Other than for the obvious reasons, why should you upgrade to energy efficiency?

  1. Money saving. Using a variable speed pump and a pool cover could save you up to 30% on pool operating costs.
  2. The biggest ongoing expense for pool owners is water. Your pool will lose hundreds of gallons of water in a season. If you use a pool cover you can slow the rate of evaporation. Also, using a cover may lead to using fewer chemicals ot keep the water clean.
  3. EnergyStar equipment may come with rebates and incentives when you purchase them.

If you’re looking for more indepth ways to save money and become more environmentally friendly with your swimming pool and its operation, ask us for some advice. We can look at your unique swimming pool and its equipment and design and help you formulate an energy efficiency plan.