Did you know that there were several different types of swimming pool covers? Each, as you might expect, has a specific purpose. No matter what kind of cover you choose, it will certainly help keep debris out of your pool, reducing the stress on your pool’s filtration system — as well as the amount of time and energy you need to spend on maintaining your swimming pool. We’ll take a look at three types of pool covers: winter covers, solar covers, and safety covers.

#1: Winter Covers

Winter pool covers are certainly the most durable covers on the market. While they can readily double as safety covers during the off season, winter covers are made to be able to hold up during the harshest weather of the year. Helping to protect the investment of your swimming pool, a winter cover is an extremely important part of the equation, when it comes to making sure your swimming pool will last as long as possible.

Before you decide on a winter cover for your pool, be sure to consult a pool professional and get multiple estimates. You will want to get your winter cover professionally installed; trust us, this isn’t the time to go cheap or DIY.

#2: Safety Covers

Particularly for those who have young children around, safety covers are extremely important. While no cover should replace a pool fence, this added safety barrier can help prevent accidental drowning. Even those who do not have children in their household should consider having a safety cover for their pool.

Two basic types of safety covers are on the market. First, open safety covers are made from mesh. This type of cover allows precipitation through. Second, closed safety covers are stretched across a pool, sometimes requiring you to pump precipitation off its surface. Of course, a closed cover will help reduce the impact on your chemical levels as well as your swimming pool water levels and any issues with unwanted debris. Like your winter cover, we highly recommend having your safety cover professionally installed.

#3: Solar Covers

A solar pool cover certainly helps reduce the amount of debris that enters your pool while offering a measure of safety; however, its primary purpose is to help keep your swimming pool’s temperature at a comfortable level. This affordable swimming pool heating option works best when the sun is bright and the temperature is already warm. It’s not the most effective swimming pool heating method out there, but it is definitely worth considering. (We’ll later compare this type of swimming pool heating to the two other main forms.) Unlike the other types of covers, a solar cover can easily be used without professional installation.

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