As we slowly leave winter behind, it is time to start heating the pool up again. Here are some tips on how to do it without heating up your utility bill.
Time to Heat the Pool Again – Cheaply
If you have a pool, you know heating it can run your utility bill through the roof. It takes a lot of energy to get such a large amount of water warm enough to enjoy. You neednt cringe, however, every time you hear the water heater crank up. There are some incredibly minor and cheap steps you can take to keep the heating bill down.
Many people that complain about the utility costs associated with keeping their swimming pools up to snuff fail to take common sense steps to cut the bill. Filtration systems, for instance, can easily account for over half of the cost of maintaining your pool. The problem area is often the pump. Most pools have inefficient, weak pumps. This means they have to be on longer to do the job and longer means more negative impact on your utility bill. For less than a hundred bucks, you should be able to switch out your current pump for a powerful and energy efficient one. Youll be surprised how much it lowers your utility bill.
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