{"id":1018,"date":"2026-07-27T07:14:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T21:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T01:16:45","slug":"best-way-to-heat-above-ground-pool-money-saving-methods-that-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/best-way-to-heat-above-ground-pool-money-saving-methods-that-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Way to Heat Above Ground Pool: Money-Saving Methods That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1018\" class=\"elementor elementor-1018\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29140dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29140dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36d050 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c36d050\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/above-ground-swimming-pool-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1020\" alt=\"Above ground swimming pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/above-ground-swimming-pool-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/above-ground-swimming-pool-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/above-ground-swimming-pool-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/above-ground-swimming-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8af30b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8af30b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Above ground pools present unique heating challenges because of how they&#8217;re built, but you have several practical options that won&#8217;t send your energy bills through the roof.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re looking at simple solar covers or considering more advanced heating systems, there are many ways to keep the temperature comfortable.\u00a0<\/p><p>We&#8217;ll walk you through proven methods that actually deliver results for your above ground pool. Rather than guessing which approach might work, we\u2019ll cover the techniques that help you make the right choice \u2014 one that balances good performance with keeping your wallet happy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90bbc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-post-summary\" data-id=\"90bbc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-post-summary.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el-bps-summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active bps-post-summary-title\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"bps-post-summary-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSolar covers provide the biggest bang for your buck - costing $100-200 upfront with zero operating costs while preventing up to 70% of heat loss through evaporation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCombining methods beats single solutions - pairing a heat pump with solar cover can reduce operating costs by 50% compared to using the pump alone.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbove-ground pools lose heat faster than in-ground pools due to exposed walls and smaller water volume, making heat retention as important as heat generation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart small and upgrade gradually - begin with a quality solar blanket for immediate results, then add methods like liquid covers or heat pumps as budget allows.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLayer complementary techniques for maximum efficiency - different methods address different heat loss points, creating a comprehensive system that both generates and preserves warmth.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b708b1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b708b1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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!important;\n\t\t\t\tleft: 50% !important;\n\t\t\t\ttop: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\tbottom: 20px !important;\n\t\t\t\tright: auto !important;\n\t\t\t\ttransform: translateX(-50%) !important;\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 !important;\n\t\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100% - 40px);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b427a97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b427a97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Above-ground pools face specific heating challenges that in-ground pools simply don&#8217;t deal with. Understanding these differences helps you pick the right heating approach for your situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1c0275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1c0275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exposed Walls = Faster Cooling<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751366f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"751366f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your above-ground pool&#8217;s walls are completely exposed to the air, while\u00a0in-ground pools benefit from natural insulation from the surrounding earth. This exposure means heat escapes quickly through those walls \u2014 especially when it&#8217;s windy or during cool nights.<\/p><p>Think of your pool walls as heat exchangers working against you. They constantly move warmth from your water to the outside air. The bigger the temperature difference between your water and the air, the faster you lose that heat.<\/p><p>You might heat your pool perfectly during the day, only to find it&#8217;s dropped several degrees by morning. This happens because those walls stay exposed to cooler nighttime air. Spring and fall make this even more noticeable when temperatures drop significantly after sunset.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f9948e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f9948e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smaller Volume, Bigger Temperature Swings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2435bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2435bc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most above-ground pools hold less water than their in-ground cousins. While\u00a0this means less water to heat up initially, it also means your temperature changes happen much faster.<\/p><p>Picture heating a small pot versus a large pot on your stove \u2014 the small one heats up quickly but also cools down quickly. Your pool works the same way. Less water means faster warm-ups, but it also means faster cool-downs once you stop heating.<\/p><p>When you add cool water from rain or topping off, it has a bigger impact on your overall temperature because there&#8217;s less total water to absorb that change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dbecbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dbecbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What This Means for Heating<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77238c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77238c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These challenges point to some practical heating strategies:<\/p><p><b>Heat retention matters as much as heat generation<\/b> &#8211; Since heat escapes easily, trapping what you have (with covers) becomes just as important as making new heat.<\/p><p><b>Steady heating beats occasional heating<\/b> &#8211; Because your pool cools quickly, keeping a consistent temperature often works better than repeatedly heating cold water.<\/p><p><b>Multiple methods work better than single solutions<\/b> &#8211; Combining different heating approaches tackles these challenges from several angles, giving you better results than relying on just one method.<\/p><p><b>Adjust for the weather<\/b> &#8211; Since above-ground pools respond quickly to weather changes, adapting your heating plan based on forecasts can save you both time and money.<\/p><p>These basic challenges explain why some heating solutions work better than others for above-ground pools, and why many pool owners get the best results by combining methods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e4d51 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d1e4d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391b02a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"391b02a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Heating_Options_for_Above-Ground_Pools\"><\/span>Best Heating Options for Above-Ground Pools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21650e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e21650e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You have several solid choices when it comes to heating your above-ground pool, each with different price points and benefits. We&#8217;ll break down your options from most budget-friendly to higher investment solutions, so you can pick what fits your needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81adeb2 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"81adeb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"135978674\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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Here&#8217;s how they help:<\/p><ul><li>They soak up the sun&#8217;s energy and pass it directly to your pool water<\/li><li>They stop evaporation, which is where you lose up to 70% of your pool&#8217;s heat<\/li><li>They work like a greenhouse, keeping warmth in even after dark<\/li><\/ul><p>If you like tinkering around, there are some simple DIY approaches worth trying. Black garbage bags laid across your pool surface work as basic solar collectors. You can also coil a black garden hose in a sunny spot to warm water before it goes into your pool. These homemade solutions won&#8217;t match commercial products, but they cost almost nothing to try.<\/p><p>Check out our related blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/swimming-pool-covers\/\">Solar Pool Covers \u2013 How They Work, The Benefits &amp; How To Choose One<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5b1c89 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e5b1c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/daisy-solar-screen-non-heating-pool-blanket\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See our solar pool covers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1359786742\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1359786742\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-ed69f41 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed69f41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b787115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b787115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Liquid solar covers and solar mats<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30f9b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30f9b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Liquid solar covers create an invisible film on your water that cuts down on evaporation while still letting you swim normally. 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They work like air conditioners in reverse\u2014pulling warmth from the air around them and moving it into your pool water. Today&#8217;s models are pretty efficient, giving you about 5-6 units of heat for every unit of electricity they use.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">Pool heat pumps and pool heaters<\/a> are the best way to lengthen your swimming season, or to even allow you to swim all year round. What makes them stand out is that they keep working whether it&#8217;s sunny or cloudy.<\/p><p><b>Browse our energy-efficient <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><b>pool heat pumps<\/b><\/a> <b>to keep your above-ground pool warm and comfortable through more of the year.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100a89d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"100a89d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Browse our energy-efficient pool heat pumps<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edcce13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edcce13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Weighing upfront costs against long-term expenses<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd5308b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd5308b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you&#8217;re comparing options, think about both what you pay now and what you&#8217;ll spend later. Solar covers might cost you $100-200 upfront with basically no ongoing costs. Heat pumps need a bigger initial investment but give you more control and consistency over time.<\/p><p>Most pool owners find that mixing methods works best. A heat pump paired with a solar cover, for example, means the pump does the heavy lifting while\u00a0the cover keeps that heat from escaping \u2014 cutting your operating costs in the process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cab6d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"86cab6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a31d96c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a31d96c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Combining_Methods_for_Maximum_Efficiency\"><\/span>Combining Methods for Maximum Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9d7aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd9d7aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pool owners who get the best results use multiple heating methods together rather than relying on just one approach. This makes sense when you consider that heat escapes from your pool in different ways \u2014 through the surface, through those exposed walls, and during temperature swings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38cc17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f38cc17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why layering methods work best<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d82f326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d82f326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Different heating solutions tackle different problems. A solar cover stops evaporation while\u00a0a heat pump generates consistent warmth. When you use them together, you&#8217;re covering more ground than either method could handle alone.<\/p><p>Think of it like weatherproofing your house \u2014 you wouldn&#8217;t just seal the windows and ignore the doors. Your pool needs the same comprehensive approach. The heat pump does the heavy lifting while\u00a0the cover keeps that expensive heat from disappearing overnight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-504d98e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"504d98e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Example combinations that save money<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7351140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7351140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are combinations that actually work without emptying your wallet:<\/p><ul><li><b>Budget-friendly combo<\/b>: Solar blanket + liquid solar cover &#8211; The blanket keeps heat in during cool nights, and the liquid cover reduces evaporation even when you&#8217;re swimming.<\/li><li><b>Mid-range solution<\/b>: Solar mats + solar blanket &#8211; The mats warm water during sunny days, then the blanket holds onto that warmth when the sun goes down.<\/li><li><b>Premium performance<\/b>: Heat pump + solar blanket &#8211; This pairing gives you reliable heating with serious efficiency. You can cut heat pump operating costs by up to 50% compared to running the pump without a cover.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Explore our full range of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><b>solar pool covers<\/b><\/a><b> to lock in warmth and stop your above-ground pool from losing heat overnight.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9339017 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9339017\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore our range of solar pool covers<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f7b8f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f7b8f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to upgrade or add new methods<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e455cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e455cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Start with a good solar blanket \u2014 it&#8217;s the foundation that makes everything else work better.<\/p><p><b>Add other methods when:<\/b><\/p><ol><li>Your current setup isn&#8217;t giving you enough swimming days<\/li><li>You&#8217;re spending too much on energy bills<\/li><li>You want more control over your pool temperature<\/li><\/ol><p>Most people find that a quality solar blanket delivers immediate results. 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You have practical options that work well without stretching your budget.<\/p><p>A quality solar cover gives you immediate results and costs very little to maintain. Most pool owners see their swimming season extend by several weeks with this simple addition.<\/p><p>Combining methods often works better than putting all your money into one expensive solution. A solar blanket with a liquid solar cover, for instance, tackles heat loss from different directions while\u00a0keeping your investment reasonable.<\/p><p>Your best approach depends on what matters most to you. Solar options deliver great value when budget is your main concern. Heat pumps paired with covers provide reliable warmth when you want consistent temperatures, regardless of the weather.<\/p><p><b>Ready to warm up your above-ground pool? Explore our full range of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/heat-pump-pool-heaters\"><b>pool heat pumps<\/b><\/a> <b>and<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/category\/pool-covers\"><b>solar pool covers<\/b><\/a><b> to find the right heating solution for your backyard.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc6dd01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc6dd01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598d7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"598d7ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9390\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9390\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the most cost-effective method for heating an above-ground pool? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9390\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-276f956 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"276f956\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8641557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8641557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Solar covers are generally the most cost-effective option. They capture and retain the sun&#8217;s heat during the day while\u00a0preventing heat loss at night, all with minimal upfront costs and no ongoing expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9391\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9391\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What combination of above ground pool heating is cheapest? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9391\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d35907 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d35907\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cb93e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86cb93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Combining methods often yields the best results. Start with a solar cover and consider adding a liquid solar cover. This combination addresses heat loss from multiple angles while\u00a0keeping costs low.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9392\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9392\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there any free ways to heat an above-ground pool?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9392\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34db2e2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34db2e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86590a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86590a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While not entirely free, DIY methods like using black garbage bags as makeshift solar collectors or coiling black garden hose in sunny spots to pre-heat water are very low-cost options that can help raise water temperature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9393\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9393\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What's the most efficient heating system for above-ground pools? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9393\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-017c5cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"017c5cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20aeab5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20aeab5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Electric heat pumps are highly efficient, especially when combined with a solar cover. 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