Solar covers are a popular accessory for many pool owners looking to reduce water evaporation and keep their pool warm. However, at In The Solution Pool Care, we don’t recommend using solar covers unless you intend to keep the pool warm and use it often. In this blog post, we’ll explain why and provide tips for maximizing your pool’s efficiency.

First, it’s important to understand that solar covers make our technicians’ jobs more difficult. When the cover is in place, our techs have to remove it in order to clean the pool. This not only takes more time, but it also exposes the techs to the potential hazards of handling a large, heavy cover. Furthermore, with a solar cover in place, the pool’s skimmer becomes ineffective as debris that would normally be caught by the skimmer instead lands on the cover. When the cover is removed, this debris then falls into the pool and needs to be manually skimmed, adding an extra step in the cleaning process.

Second, solar covers can lead to more maintenance issues for pool owners. When debris accumulates on the cover, it can lead to mold and mildew growth, which can be difficult and time-consuming to remove. Additionally, water trapped on top of solar covers may become stagnant, which can lead to the growth of algae and bacteria. This can be a major problem for pool owners who don’t use their pools regularly and are looking to keep them in good condition.

So, what’s the solution? If you’re looking to maximize your pool’s efficiency and minimize maintenance issues, we recommend using a solar cover only when you intend to use your pool regularly. This will allow you to keep the pool warm and reduce evaporation, but it will also minimize the potential for debris accumulation and mold growth.

Additionally, we recommend regularly removing the cover and thoroughly cleaning the pool. This will help to minimize the growth of algae and bacteria, and it will ensure that your pool stays in top condition.

In conclusion, while solar covers can be a useful tool for pool owners looking to reduce water evaporation and keep their pools warm, they can also lead to more maintenance issues and make our techs’ jobs more difficult. We recommend using solar covers only when you intend to use your pool regularly and taking steps to minimize the potential for debris accumulation and mold growth.