- Invest in pool and spa automation – it can save you as much as 75% on energy costs.
- Right-size your pump. A pump should be able to circulate pool water at least every 24 hours, but every 8 hours is preferred. Many pool pumps are oversized for the size of the pool and plumbing, which reduces filter effectiveness and causes more wear and tear on plumbing.
- Switch to a variable-speed or 2-speed pump.
- Think about switching to a cartridge filter. They reduce energy-wasting backpressure and can save you up to 2,500 gallons of water a year!
- Use a pool cover or thermal blanket on your pool when it’s not in use. Evaporation accounts for 70% of heat loss from your pool.
- Add wind breaks to your pool. A 7-mph wind at the surface of a pool can increase energy consumption 300%!
- Consider a heat pump which can deliver a 80% energy savings over a gas heater. Also set your pool water’s temperature between 78° to 82°.
- Try a robotic automatic pool cleaner – they can reduce your energy costs by up to 94% vs most pressure cleaners
- Maintain proper water chemistry so you use less chemicals.
- Consider LED lighting – they require 79% less energy than incandescent lighting and last 20% longer
