As with any question, the answer to "What is the perfect pool temperature?" depends on who you ask. Someone who uses their backyard pool to swim laps may think it's more refreshing to have the water feel a bit brisk. On the other hand, an elderly person or child may need the water to be pretty warm so they can avoid a chill when they get out.
For today's blog, we'll be discussing what the experts say. It's important to keep in mind, though, that it is your pool and your personal preference. After all, that is the whole point of having a pool in your backyard in the first place!
What Temperature to Keep Your Pool at
According to most industry experts, pool water temperatures should typically be anywhere between 78 and 82 degrees. If you have your pool any cooler than 78°F you may come out of the pool shivering. On the opposite end of things, if the water is any warmer than 82 °F and you may feel like you're taking a bath.
That's for a recreational pool, though. This is where it gets tricky! How warm or cool you keep your pool depends on several factors. Swimming experts say it's okay to have the pool as warm as 86°F degrees if you're swimming laps. Swimming in temperatures below 70°F can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure. The Red Cross recommends a pool temperature of at least 84°F to conduct swim lessons for children. When the seniors in your life are going to use your pool for leisure, consider raising the temperature to somewhere between 86°F and 88°F, especially if they have Arthritis.
Again, much of the answer to this question depends on your personal lifestyle and preferences.
How to Achieve This Water Temperature
With this information in mind, how do you achieve and maintain your pool at the right temperature? One thing isn't a matter of taste, though, and that's how you're going to achieve your desired water temperature. You need a pool heater strong enough to get the job done!
We have plenty to choose from on our website, so you're sure to find the perfect one to meet your swimming needs. You can shop for a pool heater in several different ways, like by voltage, heat output, or price. If you have a strict budget to stick to, you'll be happy to see we have heaters in a wide range of prices, from under $1,000 to over $9,000. You can even shop by the manufacturer if you have a brand preference. Check out our deals page for what's currently on sale! Many times we have heaters and heat pumps listed on this page.
