<p></p> <img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/Article_Webp/AdobeStock_104000338.webp" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> <p></p> <p><em>Originally written by Jose Calderon of Diamond Image Pool Service </em></p> <p>Research shows that the addition of a swimming pool can increase a home’s electricity consumption by as much as 50 percent. Fortunately, a pool’s financial impact can be lessened by implementing a few energy-saving measures. Here are a few to consider:</p> <p><strong>Turn down the temperature. </strong>For every increase in a pool’s water temperature, there follows an exponential increase in energy costs. Consider treating your pool’s heater like your home’s thermostat—keep it at the lowest comfortable setting to minimize energy expenditures.</p> <p><strong>Use a pool cover. </strong>Besides keeping your pool warmer, a cover can reduce evaporation by more than 90 percent, which will save you a bundle on refilling costs. Additionally, a pool cover reduces the filter pump’s workload by keeping debris out of the water.</p> <p><strong>Install a variable-speed pump.</strong> While a one-speed pump ramps up energy costs, a variable-speed pump optimizes energy efficiency by alternating between slow and fast modes, which reduces electricity consumption by as much as 75 percent. </p> <p><strong>Reduce pool pump runtime.</strong> To avoid running your pool pump more often than necessary, set it to run at the minimum required runtime and taper up or down depending on your needs. Also, instead of running your pool pump continuously for the full runtime, consider setting it to run for two or three shorter intervals throughout the day.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a></p> <p><strong>Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/swimming-pool-contractor/ca/santa-clara-county/" target="_self">Santa Clara County Swimming Pool Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/sonoma-county-swimming-pool-contractor/" target="_self">Sonoma County Swimming Pool Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/swimming-pool-contractor/ca/san-mateo-county/" target="_self">San Mateo County Swimming Pool Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/alameda-swimming-pool-contractors/" target="_self">Alameda County Swimming Pool Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/swimming-pool-contractor/ca/marin-county/" target="_self">Marin County Swimming Pool Companies</a></p> <p><strong>Related Articles</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Swimming-Pools-Spas/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Swimming Pools &amp; Spas</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>&nbsp;</p>