Should I cover my above ground pool?

No, but winter covers protect your pool from stains, algae growth and poor water balance that could damage pool surfaces. Pool covers block both debris and sunlight, to conserve your winter chemicals and protect soft and shiny surfaces. And a pool safety cover as shown here, keeps your pool safe and looking great.Click to see full answer. Then, do I need to cover my pool every night? Helps the Swimming Pool Retain Heat Covering a heated swimming pool at night will reduce heat loss. For a swimming pool that relies on the sun for heat, covering it at night can still make it warm enough to swim in the next day, instead of losing all the heat overnight when the temperatures drop.Similarly, can I use a tarp as a pool cover? An obvious solution is to cover the pool when it’s not in use to keep out foreign material, but custom-made swimming pool covers can be quite expensive. An alternative option, much less expensive, is to use a large plastic or vinyl tarp, secured at the corners with tent stakes and bungee cords. People also ask, what happens if you don’t cover your above ground pool? It Falls Apart. An in-ground pool is covered by a liner that holds the water in and prevents it from wearing down the foundation of your pool. Any cracks in the surface of this liner can be extremely detrimental to your pool. In this scenario, the unprotected water in your pool will freeze when the temperatures drop.Should pool cover touch water?Your pool water level should not be too low, as the water must support the cover in situations where you receive a heavy snowfall. At the same time, ideally you don’t want the water to touch the underside of the cover under general conditions as that contact will create a wet spot where debris will accumulate.