Pool Cover

A pool cover is a protective barrier placed over your swimming pool to keep out debris, reduce evaporation, and improve safety. Whether you need a simple winter cover, an automatic retractable system, or a safety cover that supports weight, the right choice depends on your climate and lifestyle. Angi helps you explore your options and connect with local pros who can recommend and install the perfect pool cover for your home.

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Common Pool Cover Service Questions

Pool covers help preserve water quality, reduce maintenance time and costs, enhance safety, and improve energy efficiency by maintaining temperature.

A pool cover costs about $1,500 on average, with a typical range of $650 to $2,350. The minimum cost for a pool cover is $100, and the maximum cost is $3,800. 

Covering your pool is one of the most cost-effective methods of maintaining it. You should install a pool cover as soon as you close your pool for the season, such as in the fall or early winter, depending on your local climate. Covering your pool when it's not in use will save you money by reducing the loss of water and energy through evaporation and reducing chemical consumption—by up to 60%.

The correct way to store your pool cover depends on the type of cover, but most manufacturers and installers can offer advice on the best way to store your particular cover. In general, it's usually best to let the cover fully dry before folding it up and putting it into an airtight storage bag. Then, hang it off the ground in a protected area where rodents and other pests can't easily access it.

For maximum effectiveness, you should keep your solar pool cover on whenever your pool isn’t in use. Covering the pool during the day allows the solar cover to use the sun’s rays to heat your pool, prevent evaporation and heat loss, and protect your pool from debris.

Choose based on climate, pool frequency, budget, and safety needs. Options include automatic, solar, winter, or safety covers.