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Benefits of Automated Pool Covers

Save Time & Money

An automatic pool cover transforms pool ownership from a time-consuming chore into a convenient and enjoyable experience. You’ll spend more time swimming and relaxing, and less time cleaning or maintaining your pool.

Effortless, One-Touch Convenience

Let’s face it, after a long day, no one wants to wrestle with a heavy pool cover. With an automatic cover, you enjoy effortless one-touch convenience. It removes the hassle from pool cleanup and makes it simple to consistently cover your pool when it’s not in use.

Stays Cleaner

If you’ve ever found yourself skimming debris or rebalancing chemicals after a storm, you know how quickly an uncovered pool becomes a hassle. An automatic cover blocks leaves and debris, keeping your pool water cleaner and reducing the time you spend skimming and vacuuming.

Keeps Warmer

Automatic covers retain heat exceptionally well, allowing you to extend your swim season by several weeks. Enjoy your pool earlier in the spring and continue swimming well into the fall, especially in cooler climates. It’s like adding a few extra weeks of summer to your backyard pool.

Water Savings

During warmer months, evaporation from swimming pools contributes to substantial water waste. The EPA estimates that, depending on climate, an uncovered 500-square-foot swimming pool could lose between 12,000 and 31,000 gallons of water per year due to evaporation, with this number being even higher for heated pools. Not only does this contribute to water waste, but it can also cost homeowners money.* Reducing water loss from evaporation with a pool cover is the best way to reduce overall water usage in your pool.

Energy Savings

Covering a pool when it is not in use is the single most effective means of reducing pool heating costs. Savings of 50%–70% are possible.** The cover insulates the water, preventing warm water from escaping into the cool night air, significantly reducing the energy needed to reheat the pool.

Chemical Savings

Automatic pool covers significantly cut chemical costs often resulting in 35-60% savings**

  • Blocks UV Rays: Sunlight rapidly breaks down chlorine. Covers block these rays, allowing chlorine to last much longer, sometimes doubling its lifespan.
  • Minimizes Debris: Less dirt, leaves, and pollen get in, so chemicals aren’t used up fighting contaminants and algae.
  • Stabilizes Water: Less exposure to sun, wind, and rain keeps water chemistry more consistent, requiring fewer adjustments.

Improve Safety

Although the time and money savings are compelling on their own, many families choose automatic pool covers for their safety benefits.

UL Listed, ASTM International

Accident Prevention

When closed, an automatic pool cover acts as a sturdy, impenetrable barrier over the water, helping prevent accidental falls into the pool. While an automatic pool cover is an incredible tool for accident prevention, we always advocate for a layered approach to safety. This includes pool safety fences, pool cover pumps, adult supervision, and of course, teaching water safety skills. Together, these measures provide comprehensive protection.

UL listed and Independently Certified

Automatic Pool Covers Inc. pool covers are UL listed and independently certified to exceed the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials, which sets safety standards for pool covers.

Designed to Hold Substantial Weight

Automatic pool covers are designed to hold substantial weight, providing peace of mind knowing that even if someone ventures onto the cover, they’re able to be supported.

Three Covers In One

As an all-in-one safety, solar, and winter cover, automatic pool covers let you kick back, relax, and enjoy all the benefits of pool ownership.

Safety Cover

A strong, solid vinyl fabric creates a barrier, preventing accidental falls by children, pets, and even adults, meeting high safety standards.

Solar Cover

The vinyl material traps solar heat, reducing the need for pool heaters and significantly cutting energy costs, while also minimizing water evaporation.

Winter Cover

The closed cover keeps out leaves, dirt, and debris, meaning less cleaning and fewer chemicals needed during the off-season, extending the usable life of your pool.