Responsible homeowners take some measures to ensure that their homes don’t use any more energy than necessary. Not only is this better for the environment, but it’s also good for your pocketbook, too. If you have a swimming pool in your yard, there are some ways to make sure it’s as energy-efficient as possible.
1. Get the Right Pump
Your pool’s pump is a crucial component of the entire system. It’s tasked with pumping the water from the pool to the filter and brings it back to the pool through the main returns. But if your pump has to work harder than it has to, you’ll be wasting a lot of energy and money. Make sure you get the right size pump according to the size of your pool. Further, consider investing in an ENERGY STAR-certified pump to help you save a ton of energy needed to keep the pump working and to reduce any emissions.
2. Install LED Lights
LED lights have a much longer lifespan and use a lot less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. As such, you may want to consider switching out your bulbs for LED bulbs to help you save as much as 80% in energy.
3. Maintain Your Pool’s Cleaning System
Your pool’s cleaning system’s job is to make sure the water stays clean and free of bacteria and germs. But the cleaning system itself should also be tended to from time to time to keep it clean as well. This should be part of your maintenance plan to ensure it stays in optimal working condition.
4. Optimize the Pool’s Plumbing
Sometimes, the pipes that are part of a swimming pool system are too narrow or have too many sharp turns, which can force the pump to work a lot harder. Again, this is a waste of energy. In this case, you may want to have your pool’s plumbing system revamped to make it more energy-efficient.
Any one of these changes can be made with the help of your trusted Austin swimming pool builder. Make the changes today to make your pool much more energy-efficient!
