Advanced light-filtering technology harnesses the sun's energy to warm your pool while helping inhibit algae growth.
Up To
12°F
Warmer Water
Up To
60%
Less Energy Use
Every Cover
8yr
Limited Warranty
Patented Selective Transmission
Uses the sunlight you want. Blocks the light algae needs.
EnergyGuard's midnight-blue material is a selective filter: warming infrared passes straight through, while the light algae need to grow is absorbed and converted to heat. Up to 12°F warmer water, a cleaner pool with fewer chemicals — and warmth that holds through the night, not just while the sun is up. In Plastipack's comparative testing, its heating performance came within reach of clear high-transmission covers built purely for heat — with none of their algae problem.
Business Innovation Award — GeoBubble™ material science
Smart Approved WaterMark
Certified water-saving product
How It Compares
Not all bubbles are created equal.
If your last solar cover turned brittle or began falling apart after a season or two, traditional round bubbles may be part of the reason. Their shape concentrates stress at vulnerable points, while the patented GeoBubble™ design distributes stress more evenly across the material.
Traditional Bubble Cover
GeoBubble™ EnergyGuard™
✕ Round bubbles concentrate stress at vulnerable points
✓ Patented GeoBubble™ shape distributes stress more evenly
✕ Standard solar heating performance
✓ Warms pool water up to 12°F
✕ Allows algae-promoting wavelengths through
✓ Filters the light algae needs to grow
✕ Higher chemical demand as water and chlorine are lost
✓ Reduces chemical use by up to 60%
✕ Designed primarily for seasonal use
✓ Rated to -13°F for year-round pool protection
2022 Heated-Pool Testing
Two identical pools. One clear result.
In 2022 heated-pool testing from August 5–21, one pool was covered with EnergyGuard™ and an identical pool was left uncovered. The covered pool used 16.6 kWh of heat-pump energy compared with the uncovered pool's 193 kWh — 91% less — while running 5.6°F warmer on average, day and night, with 39% fewer chlorine additions. Heating the uncovered pool cost more than 11× as much.
Heat-Pump Energy Used
91% less energy
Daily Temperature Highs
8.6°F warmer at peak
5.6°F
Warmer On Average, Day And Night
11×
The Heating Cost, Uncovered
39%
Fewer Chlorine Additions
Calculate Your Savings
The pool cover that pays for itself.
Every uncovered pool pays for evaporation — on your water bill, your heating bill, and in the chemicals that leave with it. EnergyGuard™ cuts those costs for every pool. Covering an average pool saves roughly 8,500 gallons a year — more in hot, dry climates — right when summer irrigation already has your water bill at its peak. Run a heater, and it pays you back several times faster.
Pool Length
Pool Width
State
Pool Heating
Estimated Annual Savings*
$1,240
Pays for itself in about a year — backed by an 8-year limited warranty.
98%
Less Evaporation
60%
Lower Heating Costs, Up To
60%
Fewer Chemicals Up To
50%
Less Filtration Time, Up To
A Year With EnergyGuard
Less upkeep. More swimming.
Warmer water, less maintenance, lower bills — in every season.
Clearer water. Fewer chores. More reasons to jump in.
No more blue flakes
Built To Outlast
Engineered to outlast every bubble cover you've owned.
Traditional bubble covers can become brittle, tear and eventually shed plastic into the pool as they break down. EnergyGuard™ is engineered differently, with a patented GeoBubble™ shape that's thicker at its most vulnerable point to better resist the stress, UV exposure and pool chemicals that cause premature failure. And with material rated to -13°F, it's built to stay on the pool through the off-season, extending that protection beyond summer.
20mil
Heavy-Duty Material
+50%
Thicker At The Weakest Point
8yr
Limited Warranty
Find Your Fit
Your Pool. One Perfect Fit.
Available in a wide range of sizes for round, rectangular and freeform pools. Simply size up and trim for a custom fit.
01
Measure
At your pool's widest points
02
Size up
Choose the next size up
03
Trim to fit
Cuts easily with scissors
Complete Your System
Built for covers this good.
Your GeoBubble™ cover deserves hardware built to the same standard — engineered to work together for smoother operation and easier handling.
Make covering your pool effortless
The Floating Leading Edge
A buoyant leading edge that makes solar cover handling a one-person job. The PVC-coated edge floats your cover across the water with a single pull cord — no dragging, no walking the perimeter — and trims to fit your pool.
A heavy-duty pool cover reel built for premium covers. Die-cast aluminum construction handles the weight of a thick GeoBubble solar cover — smooth, one-person uncovering, sized to your pool.
Just measure your pool's widest and longest points and order the size that fills the entire area — any excess trims easily for an exact fit.
What if I have an unusual pool shape?
No problem. Order for your widest and longest points, then trim the excess — our custom-fitting video shows how easy it is.
How much warmer will my pool get?
EnergyGuard™ is engineered to raise water temperature by up to 12°F — while its insulating air cells hold the heat you've gained by stopping overnight evaporation loss.
Do I need a pool heater for this to work?
No — sunlight alone warms your pool by up to 12°F. Have a heater? EnergyGuard™ cuts that energy use by up to 60%, reducing your pool heating costs.
Why does my pool lose all its heat overnight?
Evaporation is the number one cause of pool heat loss — responsible for up to 70% of it — and EnergyGuard™ eliminates 98%+ of evaporation. The insulating air cells hold the day's warmth through the night, so you're not starting cold every morning.
Will this lower my water bill?
Yes — by eliminating 98%+ of evaporation, EnergyGuard™ saves an average pool roughly 8,500 gallons of water a year, and more in hot, dry climates where loss is highest. That's why it carries the Smart Approved WaterMark.
Can it reduce how many chemicals I use?
Yes — covered pools use up to 60% fewer chemicals. Less evaporation means treated water stays in the pool, and less debris and UV exposure mean your chemistry stays balanced longer.
Can it extend my swim season?
Yes — up to 12°F of solar gain plus overnight heat retention adds weeks of comfortable swimming on both ends of the season, without touching a heater.
Does it work on shaded pools?
Yes — even in partial shade, evaporation is still your pool's biggest heat thief, and EnergyGuard™ eliminates 98%+ of it while its insulating cells hold the warmth your pool does collect. You'll see less solar gain than a full-sun pool, but the retention benefits work in any light.
Will it work with my existing reel?
In most cases, yes. GeoBubble™ covers roll onto standard solar cover reels, and the Floating Leading Edge trims to your exact width for a DIY fit on new or existing covers.
Is it safe for my pool type?
EnergyGuard™ is suitable for chlorine & saltwater pools, in-ground or above-ground.
Can I leave it on through the off-season?
Yes — EnergyGuard's light-filtering material is effective enough to stay on as a winter cover through the entire off-season, keeping algae in check while the pool is out of use. The material is rated to -13°F, so freezing temperatures won't crack or damage it.
How long will it last, and how do I care for it?
GeoBubble™ covers are engineered for an 8+ year product life — 3–4× longer than a traditional pool cover.* Care is simple: keep it on the pool whenever you're not swimming, store it under the included reflective storage sheet when it's off, keep your water chemistry balanced, and never re-cover the pool right after a shock treatment. For effortless daily handling, add Rocky's Reel System.
Why is EnergyGuard™ your most popular cover?
It's the cover that does the most at once: warmer water, algae control, and lower running costs in a single material. For most pools, that balance makes EnergyGuard™ the easy choice — it's our best-selling cover by a wide margin.
How does color affect performance?
Color is the performance. EnergyGuard's midnight-blue surface absorbs the visible light algae need to grow and converts it to warmth, while infrared sunlight passes straight through to heat your water — that's the patented Selective Transmission at work.
Is this a winter or safety cover?
GeoBubble™ covers are solar blankets, designed for warmth and efficiency. They are not safety covers and are never a substitute for a barrier, fence, or supervision.
*Product life assumes manufacturer care guidelines.
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Custom-Fit Guides
Video walkthroughs, written for DIY
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Real Experts
Nationwide support, real people
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Any Size, Any Shape
Trim-to-fit design, custom sizes available
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Protected Shipping
Packaged to arrive perfect
*Estimated savings based on average water and energy costs by state; your savings may vary. Performance figures are maximums under manufacturer testing — actual results depend on climate, pool, and usage. Affirm financing disclosures: affirm.com/disclosures. Product life assumes manufacturer care guidelines.
Available in a wide range of sizes for round, rectangular and freeform pools. Simply size up and trim for a custom fit.
01
Measure
At your pool's widest points
02
Size up
Choose the next size up
03
Trim to fit
Cuts easily with scissors
Rectangle · 24 sizes
08' X 12'08' X 14'10' X 16'12' X 18'12' X 20'12' X 24'12' X 28'12' X 32'14' X 28'15' X 30'16' X 24'16' X 28'16' X 32'16' X 34'16' X 36'16' X 40'18' X 32'18' X 34'18' X 36'18' X 38'18' X 40'20' X 30'20' X 36'20' X 40'
08' X 08'10' X 10'12' X 12'14' X 14'15' X 15'16' X 16'18' X 18'20' X 20'
Freeform or odd-shaped pool? Measure the widest points, order the next size up and trim to the exact shape with household scissors.
Don't see your size? Pools outside our standard sizes are cut to order — talk to a cover expert and we'll size it, price it, and get it made for your pool.
Real Voices, Real Results
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 137 reviews.
This solar cover is by far the best one we’ve had on our pool. It’s heavier than anything else we’ve bought. It keeps the water warm and keeps out debris. The customer service was great!! I had an issue with the cover and Zach took care of the problem. He was very prompt with his responses and fixed the issue satisfactorily. Thank you for making a great product and following through with fantastic customer service.
So far so good but I have only had it a couple months.it is definitely a huge upgrade from. the traditional solar covers that I have used over the year's.now it's just a matter time to see how well it holds up over the next couple of year's.
I’ve only had the cover for a few weeks. It’s very sturdy and heavier than any other cover I've had. I did run into an issue with some of the bubbles. They were very quick to respond and took care of the issue to my satisfaction. Great customer service.
We have a 17' Hydropool Self-Cleaning Swim Spa. After much consideration, we moved from an End2End Rolling cover to the Solar Pool Energy Bubble cover. 1-) the E2E, while providing good coverage for the entire spa, it trapped moisture causing the control panel to short out (2 in 4 years @ $2K a pop) and 2-) condensation collected in the cover, which just seemed unhealthy when it drained back into the spa. Our 2 concerns about the Energy Bubble, was 1-) if the cover would jam or causing the self-cleaning mechanism of this swim spa to malfunction: which as seen in the 2 attached photos, by securing both ends of the cover, has not been an issue, and 2-) how to manage the constant sun exposure of the rubber neck pads and spa walls...which we are still working on. So far we love the Energy Bubble cover, it has reduced our energy bill to keep the water at a perfect temprature and alot easier to manage than the bulky E2E cover. We are very happy and recommend the Energy Bubble to other swim spa owners.
This is the strongest and most heat producing solar pool blanket I’ve ever had. Needed that in my retirement!
There was enough extra over the dimension I purchased to have an extra strip to go under my diving board and leave the reel up against the end of the board for convenience. Don’t feel like I might tear it when I have to pull it out and put it on by myself. I can even do it from in the water in the middle of the deep end by myself!
Seems to be very well made and hoping that it will last many years. Much sturdier than the typical "bubble wrap" solar covers. Like that a sun shade is provided to inhibit UV damage.
Highest quality pool cover I have ever purchased. Looks like it should last a lot longer than the other products, which feel much flimsier than this one.
Recently purchased this solar pool cover and so far, we're very pleased. We'd purchased some a few years ago from other companies but they were not long lived in the Arizona sun. It did work to keep the pool water warm but the small blue bubbles came off the backing and ended up making a huge mess. We purchased this one from Solar Pool Supply because it was thicker (20 mm) material, appears to be better made and the design is both different and unique. Am happy with our purchase.
i was very skeptical about spending so much on a cover for our little bestway pool from costco, but the cover we had on it last summer was so flimsy and annoying and was not a heating cover so i was desperate for anything better.
i was honestly surprised at how much this heats our pool! granted our pool is only 3 feet deep so a deeper pool might not heat up as much from just the cover, but it definitely makes a huge difference for us! and i like how thick it is and that it floats on the water. i just wish they made a reel for the 12 foot round cover, as it is very cumbersome to take off and put back on due to the thickness. it's fairly impossible to actually "fold" very nicely when taking it off the pool. but we are ok dealing with that bc of the benefits!
Stiff and sturdy.. floats on top of the water. Rolls up nicely on reel unlike all the other ones I have had. It’s because it’s rigid. This keeps more debris out than all the other ones I have tried also.
It has worked great in my granddaughter's inflatable pool to keep the water at a more comfortable temperature to play in. For the price I paid, am hoping it will last for years.
Does a good job of upping and keeping the temperature of my above ground pool. I was gone for 10 days and it was very hot. NO ALGAE when got home! Very pleased. Just hope I can keep the mice away come winter.
This is the best pool cover, I wasn’t going to purchase because a little more than others.
We have a pool heater and it has cut down on the amount it runs, saving us $$.
The cover has also has saved us cleaning time.
Once again way different from the rest.
So far so good. I was worried that the new cover would not work with our exsisting reel, but gratefully, it works just fine. Early in the season, but I appreciate the quality.
My pool doesn’t get a lot of sun, so the water is always cold! I bought the Geo Bubble solar cover because it says it warms the water and it definitely does! My water is usually around 72° and it is currently 82°, thanks to the Geo Bubble cover! I highly recommend this cover to keep your pool water warm!!