Ozone and UV Sanitizers: What You Need to Know

The rising interest in ozone and UV sanitizers has been a hot topic among swimming pool professionals. The technology has been around a long time but is finally reaching the point of affordability for homeowners to use on high-end residential pools. If you’re thinking of putting a pool in your backyard or would like to …

Which Heating System Should I Get for My Pool?

With the brevity of the swimming season here on Long Island, homeowners should think carefully about the type of heater they install with their pool. Although there are a lot of options for how to heat a pool, they are not all created equal. Here’s a quick ranking, from worst to best. Heat pumps. While …

Why Every Long Islander Should Consider an Automatic Pool Cover

Built primarily for safety, automatic pool covers have been available for 30+ years. But only in the last 10 has their popularity increased tremendously. Why? Heat savings. In fact the U.S. Department of Energy calculates a three to five year payoff for the cost of an automatic cover. Yes, automatic covers are expensive, ranging anywhere …

Planning for Your Pool: 5 Things To Consider

A luxury swimming pool is a wonderful edition to any home. But Long Islanders who want to build a pool in their backyard shouldn’t just dive in. The best pools require careful planning for both function and eye-appeal. If you want to start planning for your own pool, here are some things you must consider. …

3 Things You Need to Know When Considering a Salt Water Pool

If you have or are considering building a high-end swimming pool for your home, you’ve likely considered a salt-water pool. In the past eight years, 100% of the pools built by Haven Pools have salt-water sanitizing systems. It’s easy to see why. Salt-water pools provide the best possible swimming environment. A well-maintained pool will have salt …