12 Energy-Saving Tips Every DFW Pool Owner Should Know

Pools are the biggest energy users in many DFW homes.

Seasonal pool care in North Texas is its own science. The advice below is calibrated to DFW pollen counts, freeze risk, hardness levels, and heat. Generic national pool advice gets you most of the way; the local nuance closes the rest.

The 12 tips

1. Install variable-speed pump (biggest impact)
2. Run pump at lower RPM, longer hours
3. Schedule pump during off-peak electric rates
4. Solar cover when not in use
5. LED pool lights
6. Check returns for proper direction
7. Backwash only when needed
8. Clean skimmers and baskets weekly
9. Pre-stage pool heater for shoulder seasons
10. Reduce pump cycle in winter
11. Upgrade to high-efficiency salt cell
12. Wind-break shrubs to reduce evaporation