Should You Heat Your Pool in November?

Austin weather in November is chaotic; 45° in the morning, 80° by lunch. So… should you heat your pool this month?

The answer: maybe. Here’s how to know.

When Heating Your Pool Is Worth It:

You’re hosting for the holidays
Night swims during Thanksgiving week? Yes, please.

You have a spa
A heated spa is peak fall luxury, especially with cold fronts rolling in.

You want to extend your swim season
With a heat pump or gas heater, you can keep the pool swimmable well into December.

You’re using a solar cover
This traps heat and cuts energy use — a must if you’re heating late in the season.

Signs It’s Not Worth Heating Your Pool:

✖ You don’t have a cover
✖ Your equipment is outdated
✖ You only plan to swim once or twice
✖ Nights are dipping under 40° consistently

Pro Tip for Austin Homes:

A pool heater tune-up in November prevents holiday breakdowns, which always seem to happen right before guests arrive.

Johnson Custom Pools offers heater diagnostics, repairs, and full inspections to keep your system running strong.

Schedule your heater check before the next cold front hits. Contact Johnson Custom Pools today!