Ways to make your pool more energy efficient and environmentally-friendly.
Go green with these Pool Upgrades
It is the perfect time to go green, and every small effort towards helping the environment pays off, and the best way to go green is to start at home. That means thinking of the carbon footprint that your household appliances, and even your swimming pool equipment leave.
Find out below to learn about the benefits of having an energy-efficient pool, plus how to improve efficiency and make your pool as environmentally-friendly as possible.
How can I make my Pool more Eco friendly?
There are many ways for pool owners prioritizing the care of their pool for the environment, by the way how it is maintained. Additionally, there are great eco-friendly upgrades available, and the use energy efficient pool equipment.
Benefits of improving efficiency:
- Reduce Costs: (By saving energy, you will cut some of the unnecessary expenses that come with running a pool.
- Reduce Energy Waste And Save Water
- Use Efficient Equipment: (There are many energy-efficient pool products like pool heaters, pool filtration systems, pumps and motors on the market. These products waste less energy and water, and are easy to operate. We at VI Pools and Spas can help you choosing the right equipment for your swimming pool needs).
- Reduce Your Heater Usage: Most pool owners don’t realize that the time of day your heater turns on affects how well it heats your pool. The best way to have your heater timer set is while the air temperature is at the warmest point of the day. By doing so, your heater will run in the most efficient way possible while still getting your pool to the point of personal comfort.
- Reducing Pump Speed: Pool pumps can use a lot more energy than necessary. Choosing an energy efficient pump can make a big difference. Typically a variable speed pump will use only the amount of energy needed, rather than using excess energy. Also, these pumps run at a slower pace as well.
- Prevent Leaks: There is no benefit in wasting pool water, and leaks are one of the most common causes of this issue. Things that can cause a leak in a pool are ground movement, a deep freeze, broken pipes, or too much pressure from groundwater.
- Fortunately, the pool industry has revolutionized the way we think about pools and the environment. There are many ways to go green with your pool, and our team of experts at VI Pools and Spas, is dedicated to helping you find the right pool equipment for you.
- Contact us today to get started.