Warming a Pool with a Pool Cover?

Warming a Pool with a Pool Cover?

If you own a swimming pool, you are probably wondering if you can warm a pool with a pool cover. Keep reading to discover the answer to whether a pool cover can actually increase the temperature of the water in your pool.

The short answer is: it depends. While a pool cover won’t warm your swimming pool as such, it will be extremely effective in retaining any heat that is already there.

A pool cover will help to retain heat that is already present in the water. If your pool is already heated, a cover can help to keep the water warm by preventing heat loss through evaporation (one of the largest contributors to heat loss). A cover can also trap heat from the sun. This can be especially helpful at night or on cool days, when the air temperature is lower than the water temperature.

A pool cover can warm your swimming pool by trapping heat from the sun also. If your pool is not heated, a pool cover can help to raise the temperature of the water by trapping heat from the sun. However, this will only be effective if the air temperature is high enough. In addition, the cover should be placed on the pool during the day when the sun is shining. The amount of heat that can be trapped will also depend on the type of cover you use. Some covers, such as bubble covers, are much more effective at trapping heat than others.

So, in conclusion, a pool cover can help to retain heat in your pool and may be able to slightly raise the temperature of the water if the air temperature is high enough, especially if a bubble cover is used to harness the heat from the sun. If you have a few warm days, you can retain this heat for much longer with a pool cover. If you are looking for long term warmth though, an inverter heat pump is the most efficient way to keep your pool warm and enjoyable.