What better way to make the most of your time than by going for a swim? As a leading nationwide facilities support partner, we offer a wide range of leisure facilities across the UK, including pool testing. As part of our services, we offer swimming pool covers and automatic pool cover installation for both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, providing a reliable and efficient solution that keeps your pool working correctly.
Benefits of A Pool Cover
Whilst pool covers aren’t always a necessity, investing in an indoor pool cover provides numerous benefits. Expert pool cover installation reduces the need for regular swimming pool maintenance by stopping leaves and other debris from entering the water. As a result, less pool chemicals are required to clean it, saving you money (and time!)
Additionally, pool cover installation helps preserve heat, reducing the overall energy consumption of your swimming pool, all whilst helping to control indoor humidity levels. This prevents evaporation, which is crucial for protecting the interior of your swimming pool and stops mould and mildew from growing.
Finally, it’s true that installing a pool cover can prolong the life of your equipment. This is because your swimming pool is less exposed to evaporation and debris, meaning that components such as the filter or swimming pool pump aren’t overworked. Over time, this can minimise to replacement costs.
Cost Savings from Pool Cover Installation
Installing a pool cover is a smart investment that helps reduce operational costs while boosting efficiency. One of the main benefits of a pool cover is its ability to retain heat, reducing energy use and lowering heating costs. For commercial swimming pools – like those in spas and leisure centres – that require consistent water temperatures, this is particularly useful.
Evaporation is a major cost for pool owners. A quality pool cover will reduce water loss, meaning less frequent water refills and lower utility bills. This is especially beneficial for indoor pools, as it also helps manage humidity levels, preventing excessive moisture buildup. This means pool covers are a great way to keep your pool environment ideal for leisure, sports and fitness.
Pool covers help decrease the amount of chemicals needed to maintain water quality. If your pool is covered when not in use, chlorine and other sanitisers remain effective for longer, because they’re not exposed to the open air. On average, the estimated savings – in gas, electricity and chemical use – from installing a pool cover amount to a massive £8,130 per year. Any leisure, health or fitness facility can benefit from these savings, as can any personal or private pool owner.
Pool Cover Maintenance
Whilst pool cover installation ensures your swimming pool remains efficient, it’s important to schedule regular maintenance to sustain optimal performance. This is because even though the total life expectancy of a pool cover can vary depending on its type, scheduled maintenance will ultimately help prevent unexpected pool closures and associated costs.
At JC Leisure, we regularly visit and assess a number of commercial swimming pools across the UK, providing reliable maintenance of swimming pool and pool covers such as Watergate School. But that’s not all. We operate in a vast range of sectors such as holiday parks, care, hospitality and spa and wellness centres, supporting all business types.
To keep your indoor swimming pool accessible year-round, why not enquire about our regular maintenance services? No matter the type of swimming pool you have, we can help! Contact our customer support team on 01376 513246 or complete our online contact form.
FAQs about Swimming Pool Covers
Why Do Indoor Pools Have Covers?
Swimming pool covers help to retain heat, providing indoor pool cover energy savings and ensuring the swimming pool water remains at a comfortable temperature. Indoor swimming pool covers are also used to prevent condensation from the wider pool area, reducing the risk of damage to the interior as well as the surrounding equipment such as the pool pump or filter, reducing maintenance costs.
Do You Really Need A Winter Pool Cover?
We highly recommend investing in a winter pool cover. Not only will a winter pool cover help to retain the warmth of your swimming pool, reducing the energy required to heat it, but it will enable the ongoing use of your swimming pool during the colder months.
Which Winter Pool Cover Is Best?
We provide a wide range of winter swimming pool covers, each offering different benefits. If you’re unsure which winter pool cover is best suited to your swimming pool and needs, contact our customer support team on 01376 513246 or complete our online contact form.
Can You Leave Pool Cover Off In Winter?
While you can leave a pool cover off in winter, we recommend taking advantage of your pool cover installation year-round to ensure your swimming pool remains in top condition.
How To Cover A Swimming Pool For Winter?
At JC Leisure Solutions, we provide professional swimming pool cover installation services to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of your swimming pool no matter the temperature outside. Speak to our team to find out more.
Is It Better To Keep A Pool Covered Or Uncovered?
Generally speaking, covering your swimming pool is more efficient than not. This is because covering your swimming pool is more eco-friendly and reduces the need for regular cleaning, saving both time and money.
What Type Of Pool Cover Should I Buy?
The type of pool cover you should buy depends on a wide range of factors including the size of your swimming pool. For further information about the type of pool cover you should buy, get in touch with our team who will be happy to advise.
What Is The Disadvantage Of Pool Cover?
When considering a pool cover, it’s important to be aware of their initial cost. Even though they can be expensive to buy and install, quality pool covers are considered a long-term investment that offer several long-term money-saving benefits.
For some, the process of covering and uncovering the swimming pool can be considered time consuming or inconvenient, but we believe the benefits – from indoor pool cover energy savings and cleanliness – far outweigh these factors.
Is It Better To Cover A Pool Or Leave It Open?
At JC Leisure, we believe it’s far better to cover a pool than leave it open to the elements even if your swimming pool is situated inside, particularly in terms of cleanliness and maintenance. So, even though leaving it open will provide immediate access, it can negatively affect energy efficiency and cleanliness, leading to increased maintenance costs and time.
What Can Grow On An Indoor Swimming Pool Cover?
Despite being in an indoor environment, it’s still possible for mould, algae, mildew and other bacteria to grow on your swimming pool cover if it is not used correctly. This is because these organisms thrive in moist environments. That’s why you should use your cover between eight and twelve hours every day, as instructed. This daily use will cleanse the cover with balanced water, preventing the growth of mould and other organisms.