Depending on your state’s laws governing pools, you may be able to opt out of having a fence around your yard if you have a pool cover. Big difference! Since that water can not seep into the pool, it needs to be regularly maintained and pumped off the cover.Īlso, if you use the automatic cover as your winter cover, you won’t need to drill holes into your pool surround for the winter cover to attach to.Ģ.) Having an automatic pool cover may eliminate the need for a fence around the yard. An automatic cover does not allow water to get through into the pool.

A winter cover is porous and allows water and snow to seep through the cover. A true “winter pool cover” is a different material than the automatic cover. If you choose to use an automatic cover as the winter cover, there will be maintenance involved during the colder months. But on the other hand, instead…those things sit on top of your cover…which would you rather prefer?Ĥ.) If your pool is heated, you can close the pool when not in use and the water will retain a lot of the heat if it’s covered.ģ.) If you have an automatic pool cover, it can also be used as your winter cover (with a caveat). Positive Aspects (Pro’s) of Having an Automatic Pool Coverĥ.) Being able to cover the pool so leaves, pollen and debris do not get in the water. If you prefer to hear about having an automatic pool cover via video, click HERE to watch. Let’s talk about some of the pros and cons of having an automatic pool cover. When we built our in ground swimming pool, I wavered back and forth about whether or not to add a retractable cover. Is it worth the cost to add an automatic pool cover to your swimming pool?

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