How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won’t tempt you to try.</p></div>

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Q: How do I keep animals out of my pool heater?

• <div><p>Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: How can you heat a pool without a heater?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.</p></div>

Q: Can enclosures be designed for year-round use?

• <div><p>Yes, with proper heating or cooling systems and energy-efficient glazing.</p></div>

Q: How can I prevent water from evaporating from the pool?

• <div><p>Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools&rsquo; energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can&rsquo;t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don&rsquo;t do much to stop evaporation&mdash;and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-swimming-pool-enclosure.htm">cost to build a pool enclosure</a> likely won&rsquo;t tempt you to try.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool?

• <div><p>Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.</p></div>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
RNG Construction did an awesome job digging out the lot for our new build. The crew showed up on time worked efficiently and got everything leveled out perfectly for the foundation. Their equipment was clean and well maintained and they kept the site organized from start to finish....
RNG CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2025
Very professional, Andrew and Justin were great. They were very helpful and patient with us. They had a quick turnaround time. The installers did crew was amazing and did a great job!!!
Perfection Metal Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2019
I am the manager of a small homeowners association who had hail damage. Joe Hill inspected our roofs and made multiple trips to be available to inspect the property with the insurance adjuster. Once the claim was approved, he worked with the board to select roofs and siding. While weather...
Russell Hill Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
The process went well. The workers explained the amount of work required to get the walls in our older home shimmed to accommodate the required flat surface for the shower surround. Once that process was completed the rest of the work seemed to speed up. They asked specifically where the grab...
Superior Bath System
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Reviewed in July 2018
Needed a new water heater. Good job on the installation and fair pricing. Will use them again!
CAMERON PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in November 2016
In general, everything went well - until I discovered a leak from one of the newly installed valves. It was replaced the same day I called, but was told it had not been installed properly the first time. Still, they made it right, but it was an inconvenience to have to work around their schedule...
John & John Associates Inc
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Reviewed in May 2016
HELIVIE AND SONS IS A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS. THEY DRILLED A 160 FOOT WELL, INSTALLED THE PUMP, AND PLUMBED TO MY HOUSE ALL IN ONE DAY. THEIR CHARGE WAS EVEN $250 LESS THAN THEIR ESTIMATE. THEIR ESTIMATE WAS OVER $4000 LESS THAN THE OTHER COMPANIES I CALLED. I WOULD RECOMMEND...
Helvie & Sons Inc
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Reviewed in December 2013
Framed a new opening in a basement wall for steel french door and then installed the door. Excellent work and very helpful as well a good price. Contemplating using them again for the next job if the price is right.
West Central Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2013
They were very good, they stuck to the job, and they had done a good job. We haven't had any problems with it since it was installed. For price, they were comparable because we had 3 estimates.
ReNew Services Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
Elbert Construction Inc Elbert Construction Inc, was absolutely totally professional, I would never use any body else.
Elbert Construction Inc
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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

Small animals, particularly rats and mice, like to burrow inside pool heaters. To keep them out, seal any entry points with caulk or steel wool. Then, place mothballs inside or around your pool heater. As a final measure of protection, you can cover the pool heater in hardware cloth or wood paneling to further block entry points.

If you don’t have the budget for one, there are numerous ways to warm up your pool without a heater. You can improve the insulation, use solar covers to trap heat from the sun, or even let a black hose sit in the sun until it heats up and delivers fresh, warm water straight to your pool.

Yes, with proper heating or cooling systems and energy-efficient glazing.

Evaporation causes up to 70% of outdoor pools’ energy losses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. While you can’t completely prevent evaporation, different types of pool covers can help a lot. Pool enclosures, however, don’t do much to stop evaporation—and the cost to build a pool enclosure likely won’t tempt you to try.

Using a gas pool heater is the fastest way to heat an outdoor pool. Gas pool heaters are powerful and can increase pool water temperature by 1 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. Using a gas pool heater and a solar pool cover will get your pool warm as fast as possible.

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