If you are looking to buy a pool cover, make sure that you know what it is that you will be getting into as well as what the purpose is of the pool cover that you are looking to purchase. There are different pool covers that are in use for different things. You will need a solar cover as well as a weather cover in order to properly maintain your pool for the changing seasons.
Step 1
Know the dimensions of the pool that you will be covering before making any purchase. For a round pool you will need to know what the circumference of the pool is and if you have a square or rectangle pool you will need to know the length and the width. The owner’s manual can provide this information, or you can use a tape measure to calculate the pool cover’s size.
Step 2
Think about pool covers that offer heating qualities. Some of these include solar covers that take the sun’s rays in and help to heat the water of the pool. This can help you get the pool up to temperature faster and still keeps debris out.
Step 3
Choose snug-fitting pool covers to buy when possible. These have an elastic like band around them that will stay on the pool better because they snug the top tightly. While other versions work well too, these can stay on in storms more often but must be selected appropriate for size.
Step 4
Determine where you will buy the pool cover and the warranty if included. Some pool covers offer a guarantee of lasting several years which can keep your costs down if you need to replace the cover too soon. Choose a pool cover to buy that is within your budget, high in quality and offers a warranty for the best possible results.