How to Purchase a Solar Swimming Pool Cover

Swimming pools covers are essential for protection during the fall and winter months as well as for safety purposes for households with children. Solar swimming pool covers save you on energy costs because they allow the water to heat from the sun while protecting it from debris. Use these steps to learn more about solar swimming pool covers and where to purchase one.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Know your swimming pool. You will need to know the shape and exact dimensions of your pool before looking for a solar cover. If you are unsure of this information, contact your builder for exact information or get a pool contractor over to measure it properly.

2. Call local swimming pool accessory companies to inquire about solar swimming pool covers in the size you need. Take good notes so you can compare against both local and national companies.

3. Research solar swimming pool cover companies online to compare their prices and quality with the local quotes you compiled in Step 2. One such company, Solar Covers, offers a variety of colors and no shipping costs.

4. Keep a copy of your purchase receipt, whether the purchase is local or national. Make sure you understand any and all warranty information and inquire as to proper installation instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Contact your home insurance provider to see if the solar swimming pool cover would change your rate. There are many things that are considered home improvements. They may also know if there are any deductions related to the energy saved with the pool cover.

Resources

• Solar Covers

[rolearyj]

on 4/13/2008 Pretty silly stuff. Could use this to buy anything. Where is info on types of solar covers, thickness, blue vs clear etc?