Pools are great. They bring fun and joy to a family, giving them something to bond over. Swimming pools, however, require frequent maintenance in order to keep them clean with proper tools such as pool covers.

Pool covers will protect your pools from various hazards during the year. There are debris, animals, humans and much more that pose a threat to your pool.

There are different kinds of pool covers on the market. Before you buy, please consider certain factors to ascertain if the cover is right for you. Below I will list down some for your reference.

Buyer’s Guide

Size

Though this is obvious, please check the size to make sure it matches your pool. The right measurements for the right job.

Material:

Mesh

Mesh covers are light and easy to use. This kind of cover allows water to drain and does not need a pump, but they allow water to pass through which could dirty your pool water.

Solid

Solid covers as the name implies is solid, meaning it will keep the sunlight out and reduce algae growth. They need a pump though to prevent water from accumulating on the surface.

Manual or Automatic:

There are 2 types of pool covers, manual and automatic.

Manual

The manual covers are less expensive but harder to deploy and use. They have various prices to fit different expense budget.

Automatic

The automatic ones are easier to deploy and much more convenient. However, they are also a lot more expensive, prices varying from $5000 to $15000.

Price

This is the deciding factor for most people. The price determines whether it’s affordable or not. Usually people pick a pool cover within their budget. And luckily you have a lot of options at Crazysales.

400 Micron Solar Swimming Pool Cover Blanket 9.5M x 5M

Swimming pools are not easy to maintain, there are a lot of extra costs in maintaining a functional swimming pool. Water, energy and chemicals are some of the costs in maintenance. 
 

A pool cover will lessen the costs of these factors by covering the pool. Save water by limiting evaporation to preserve the water in the pool. Lessen energy consumption by 50% with a pool cover. Save chemicals thanks to the protection of the pool cover, you will use less chlorine and save more money. Pool covers will save you more money by lessening the maintenance costs. 

Review

This pool cover has saved us a lot of money. We do not have to clean the pool a lot because it protects the pool from debris. The water also stays and does not evaporate by much. We use less Chlorine all around thanks to the protection by this cover. A great investment for any pool.

Solar Swimming Pool Cover Bubble Blanket 7m x 4m

Made of premium low density polyethylene 400 Micron, this solar pool cover is extremely durable and can efficiently and effectively distribute the heat to the water. It allows the sun's heat to penetrate to the pool; increasing the temperature in the water as well as can significantly reducing water evaporation. Also, it helps in keeping the pool clean; reducing maintenance time and costs for filtration and pumping. Maintaining your swimming pool will no longer be expensive, get the best of natural resources and save money on chemicals and water!

What so special about the "Blue Top with Silver Underside" design?

It is especially designed for cooler climate countries, such as Australia. The design allows the sun rays to penetrate the pool easier and faster. It also helps keep the heat in the pool for a longer time.

Review

It’s a good cover for the price. It will prevent evaporation and keep maintenance cost down. Applying it to cover the pool might be a bit tedious though. It also keeps the pool heated at times, though that might not be good during the summer.

Conclusion

There are plenty of options for pool covers. You’d better to pick one based on your preferences and price range to get the best for you. Choosing between manual and automatic maybe daunting but either choice is ok. It might be a bit more difficult to put the manual covers in but it is also cheaper.

Please be sure to read the buyer’s guide carefully to understand what suits you better as it will help you make informed decisions and avoid hassles. If you have trouble choosing a pool cover, our friendly customer service agents are available 7 days a week to help you.