Want to swim earlier in the season and longer into the fall without skyrocketing heating bills? A solar cover captures the sun’s warmth and locks it into your pool, helping to naturally raise the water temperature while reducing evaporation and chemical loss. Pools of Fun offers a range of solar covers that keep your pool warm, clear and inviting—using nothing but free energy from the sun.
A solar pool cover—often called a solar blanket—is a lightweight, UV‑resistant sheet made of vinyl or polyethylene with air bubbles on the underside. The bubbles act like a magnifying glass, capturing sunlight and transferring heat into the water. Simultaneously, the cover acts as a barrier, preventing heat and water from escaping through evaporation. Unlike safety or winter covers, solar covers are designed for daily use and easy removal, allowing you to harness solar heat whenever the pool is not in use.
If you want warmer water without increased energy costs, a solar cover is a smart, eco‑friendly solution.
Automatic covers are customized for your pool’s size and shape:
The most common type, featuring thousands of small air bubbles that collect and transfer solar energy. Available in varying thicknesses and colours (clear, blue, silver) that affect heat absorption and retention.
Individual floating rings made from solar blanket material. They are easier to handle than a full sheet but provide less coverage and may move around.
A thin, invisible layer of biodegradable liquid chemical that forms a micro‑layer on the water surface. While convenient, they provide less insulation compared to physical covers.
Rolling up and storing a large cover can be cumbersome. Solar cover reels make deployment and storage easy—turn a crank and neatly roll the blanket onto a reel, usually mounted on wheels or a stand.
Our experts will help you choose the type and thickness that suits your pool size, shape and heating goals.
Easy Application & Care
We can provide reel systems and care tips to make using your cover simple and effective.
With Pools of Fun, you’ll get a solar cover solution tailored to your pool and backed by ongoing support.
We offer covers from trusted manufacturers that provide superior UV resistance, durability and heat retention.
Custom Fit & Installation
We measure and cut covers to fit your pool precisely, ensuring maximum heat gain and minimal evaporation.
Reel Systems & Accessories
Choose from a range of reel systems designed for different pool sizes and deck configurations, making handling effortless.
Professional Guidance
Our team helps you select the right thickness, colour and type based on your pool location, usage and desired temperature gain.
Local Support
Serving Indiana homeowners for decades, we understand local climates and how solar covers perform throughout the seasons.
On average, a solar cover can raise water temperature by 5–10 °F, depending on sunlight, ambient temperature and cover thickness
While not required, a reel makes it much easier to deploy and store a large bubble cover—especially for pools over 20 feet long. Without a reel, folding and storing can be cumbersome.
No. Solar covers and solar rings are not safety covers and will not support weight. They should not be relied upon for safety or accident prevention.
Yes. Solar covers are compatible with saltwater pools and help slow salt evaporation.
A solar cover only works when it can capture solar energy. If your pool is mostly shaded, the heating effect will be limited. In these cases, consider supplemental heating options like heat pumps.
Ready to keep your pool warmer and reduce energy costs naturally? Contact Pools of Fun today to select the right solar cover for your pool. We’ll measure, cut and install your cover, and show you how to use and care for it. Enjoy longer swim seasons and more comfortable water the eco‑friendly way—with a solar cover tailored to your pool.