Leslie's Shares Eco-Friendly Solutions to Heat
Pools and Extend Swimming Season
PHOENIX, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Labor Day celebrations are
behind us and summer 2024 draws to a close, a new
Leslie's-commissioned survey conducted by The Harris Poll shows
that 77% of Americans are keen on swimming in pools post-summer
season if the water was warmer, and only 55% are aware of
eco-friendly solar options that increase a pool's water
temperature.
"It's no surprise to us that so many people want to extend their
swimming season and the numerous health and social benefits it
provides," said Clay Spann, SVP of
Merchandising for Leslie's, the nation's leading pool care
retailer. "Our aim is to educate more pool owners and share tips
and tools they can easily implement to keep their pools comfortable
beyond the summer months. What's even more exciting is that many of
these solutions are eco-friendly solar options that harness the
sun's rays to heat the pool water, reducing power consumption and
costs."
Here are Leslie's top four tips for how pool owners can extend
their pool season:
Try a Solar Cover
These are thin plastic covers that
come in a range of sizes and shapes to fit any size pools. Designed
to heat up during the day and retain warmth during the night, solar
pool covers are great for both inground and above ground pools. A
primary cause of heat loss in a pool is evaporation, which can pull
up to 70% of the heat from a pool. When used properly, solar covers
can reduce evaporation by up to 90% and heat the pool water as much
as 15 degrees Fahrenheit over several sunny days, offering an easy
and cost-effective way to extend swimming pool season. Consider a
solar cover reel to make putting on and taking off the cover
easier.
There are also chemical liquid solar covers that form a thin,
invisible barrier on the pool water surface to reduce water and
chemical evaporation, and also prevent heat loss.
Use Solar Rings
Solar rings are an alternative to
much larger solar covers and offer an innovative, flexible option
for pool heating. Built from heavy-duty UV-resistant vinyl, solar
rings are large disks, about 60 inches in diameter, that float
on the pool's surface. Just like solar covers, they heat the water
during the day and retain the warmth throughout the night, warming
the water naturally. While they aren't as efficient as a solar
cover, since they don't cover the entire surface of the pool, solar
rings reduce water evaporation, are easy to store and handle, and
often feature bright, colorful designs.
Install a Solar Heater
Solar heaters harness the
power of the sun to warm a pool and are among the most
cost-effective methods to heat pools. They are, however, best
suited for regions that receive significant sunshine. Capable of
being installed on the roof, against the side of the pool, or even
on the ground, solar heaters absorb the sun's rays and transfer the
heat into the pool water. These systems circulate pool water
through solar panels, where the water is heated by the sun and then
returned to the pool, raising its temperature by up to 20 degrees
Fahrenheit. Solar heaters are a cost-effective, energy-efficient
alternative to traditional gas or electric heaters.
Fire Up a Pool Heater: Heat Pumps and Gas
Heaters
Eco-friendly heat pumps are ideal for
mild-to-warm climates, as they rely on air temperature to heat the
pool water. The refrigerant in the heat pump absorbs heat from the
surrounding air and transfers the warmth into the water through a
heat exchanging system. The process is similar to how an air
conditioner works, just in reverse. While not eco-friendly like
heat pumps, gas heaters are the most powerful way to quickly
and effectively heat pool water and extend the pool season. Using
either propane or natural gas, pool heaters can increase water
temperatures by 30 degrees Fahrenheit or more, providing weeks or
even months of extended pool time.
About Leslie's
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the
largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool
and spa care industry. The Company serves the aftermarket needs of
residential and professional consumers with an extensive and
largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care
products. The Company operates an integrated ecosystem of more than
1,000 physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling
consumers to engage with Leslie's whenever, wherever, and however
they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa
care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate
about empowering Leslie's consumers with the knowledge, products,
and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and enjoy their
pools and spas. For more information about Leslie's, visit
lesliespool.com or follow and engage with us: @lesliespoolcare on
Instagram, Leslie's on Facebook, and @lesliespoolcare on
Twitter.
Harris Poll Survey Method:
The survey was conducted
online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of Leslie's
from August 13 - 15, 2024 among 2,077
adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris
online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible
interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to
within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables
and subgroup sample sizes, please see contact below.
Media: Mardi Larson, Amendola for Leslie's,
mlarson@acmarketingpr.com, 612.384.4383
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