- To
conserve energy, run your pool's filtration system only during
off-peak hours.
- When
leaving for vacation for more than a week, turn off the pool heater,
including the pilot light.
- If
you use your pool only on weekends, reduce your heater thermostats
settings by eight to ten degrees during the week.
- Use
fencing, hedges or other landscaping, or cabanas to shelter
your pool from prevailing winds.
- According
to the National Swimming Pool Institute and the American
Red Cross, the most healthful swimming temperature is 78 degrees.
Reducing your heater thermostat to maintain a 78 degree or
lower temperature will also help conserve energy.
- When reopening
your pool for a new season, make sure your pump and filter are
working properly before adding chemicals to the water.
- If
your pool heater is more than five years old, chances are
a new high efficiency gas heater such as the MiniMax could quickly
pay for itself in utility bill savings.
- To
obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency, backwash
or clean your filter regularly, as required.
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