How Homeowners Can Cut Energy Costs with a Pool Automation System
How Homeowners Can Cut Energy Costs with a Pool Automation System
If you have a pool, it’s most likely the centerpiece of your backyard. It’s a place for family gatherings, exercise, and relaxation. But it can also be one of the smartest places to start when it comes to lowering your home’s overall energy costs. In the past, many owners have accepted high utility bills as a cost of doing business for the pool life, but today’s industry leaders have zeroed in on creating sustainable products that lower costs.
Utility bills are top of mind for families across North America, and the pool industry, led by Jandy®, is focused on developing more sustainable solutions that help reduce those costs.
The best part? Energy efficiency doesn’t mean sacrificing features. In fact, it’s the opposite. Today’s most innovative pool equipment is built around automation, with smart tools that enhance your experience while actively working to lower energy use.
With pool automation, you can reduce your monthly expenses and shrink your environmental footprint without giving up comfort or convenience. Here are four ways to cut energy costs with pool automation.
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1. Precision Control with a Variable-Speed Pump
The most effective way to save energy with your pool is by switching from a single-speed pump to a variable-speed pump (VSP). While a single-speed pump runs at 100% capacity all the time, a VSP can be dialed down to lower speeds for tasks like filtration. Running a variable-speed pump at lower speeds can reduce energy costs by as much as 62%* compared to traditional single-speed pumps.
However, a variable-speed pump is only as smart as the person or system controlling it. An automation system like Jandy AquaLink® RS ensures that a pump runs at the exact speed needed for the task at hand. Instead of running a cycle at the same speed all day, automation can drop the pump to a low-energy filtration mode for most of the day, only ramping up when the heater or cleaner needs a boost.
2. Eliminating Manual Mistakes
You have a great party on Friday night. People are still talking about it on Monday morning. Except that the pool heater and the waterfall are still running, too. That little weekend oversight could turn into a major energy drain and a massive bill.
Automation removes the need to manually walk outside and flip a switch. You can set strict schedules or use one-touch scenes that automatically turn features off after a set duration. If you’re away from home, you can still control the pool as if you were there. The iAquaLink® app allows you to manage your pool from anywhere in the world.
Automation continues to evolve, and Jandy’s innovations will continue to push the industry’s cutting edge. Soon, your automation system will be a proactive energy saver that helps cut costs without your constant oversight.
3. Optimizing Lighting and Atmosphere
Upgrading to LED lighting is another quick win for efficiency. Automation-ready options like Jandy Infinite WaterColors™ Nicheless Lights use significantly less power than older incandescent bulbs—sometimes up to 87% less energy**. Not to mention, they add amazing color and customization options to your pool.
When you integrate these lights with an automation system, you eliminate human error without sacrificing control. You can program them to dim at certain hours or ensure they only activate after sunset, preventing them from burning energy during daylight hours when they aren't visible.
4. Off-Peak Scheduling
In many regions, utility companies charge more for electricity during peak hours. Automation allows you to schedule your most energy-intensive tasks—like high-speed cleaning cycles—during off-peak hours. This doesn't just save energy; it saves actual dollars on your bill by taking advantage of lower rates. Set the schedule for late at night or early morning and maximize your savings.
The Future is Automated
Pool automation has come a long way in helping the pool’s carbon footprint. Aqualink RS introduced its proprietary seasonal adjust technology, which modifies schedules throughout the year for additional energy savings.With our next generation automation system, this will go significantly further to proactively adjust to external factors in real time to deliver the best experience.
We are launching a connected lineup of equipment designed to work together, continuously finding the most efficient way to maintain clean, clear water.
We are moving toward a future where pool equipment communicates seamlessly, reducing waste, improving performance, and making efficiency effortless for the pool owner.
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*Based on a 28,000-gallon pool with 2 turnovers per day at an average power cost of 0.185/kWh; when tested in accordance with the applicable requirements of 10 CFR 429.
**Calculation based on a comparison between a 500W white incandescent light and an equivalent performing 65W white LED light.