Automatic Pool Covers in New Jersey
Imagine covering your pool in 30 seconds without lifting a finger. That’s what an automatic pool cover does. At the press of a button, a motorized cover rolls across your pool — keeping it clean, safe, and warmer when you’re not swimming.
Gorlin Pools provides pool renovation services and installs automatic pool covers for NJ homeowners across Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties.
How Automatic Pool Covers Work
Automatic covers run on a motorized track system mounted along the sides of your pool. The cover — typically a durable vinyl material — rolls onto a reel housed in a box at one end of the pool. When you want to cover the pool, a key switch or remote activates the motor and the cover glides across in under a minute. Same process in reverse to uncover.
These pool safety covers can also be integrated into your pool automation setup, allowing you to open and close the cover from your phone or automation panel along with your other pool controls.
Automatic Cover vs. Safety Cover — Which Is Right for You?
Automatic covers and safety covers serve different purposes. A safety cover is a seasonal solution — primarily used for the winter closing period — and is designed to meet ASTM safety standards. An automatic cover is a daily-use tool that adds convenience, safety, energy savings, and cleanliness throughout the swim season.
Many homeowners integrate these with pool automation systems: using an automatic cover during the swim season for daily convenience, and a separate safety cover for the winter closing. We’ll help you figure out what combination makes sense for your pool.
Benefits of an Automatic Pool Cover
Safety
An automatic cover creates a solid barrier across your pool surface when closed. This reduces the risk of accidental access by children or pets. While no cover replaces proper fencing and supervision, a quality automatic cover adds an important extra layer of protection.
Energy Savings
Heat loss through evaporation is one of the biggest energy costs for a heated pool. An automatic cover dramatically reduces evaporation — which means your heater runs less, your chemical use drops, and your water stays warmer with less effort. Many homeowners see meaningful reductions in heating costs after installation.
Less Chemical Use
When your pool is covered, sunlight can’t break down chlorine, debris can’t enter the water, and evaporation is minimized. That means you use fewer chemicals to maintain balanced water — especially during hot NJ summers when uncovered pools lose chlorine quickly.
Less Cleaning
Covered pools collect significantly less debris. Fewer leaves, insects, and airborne particles mean shorter cleaning visits and less time vacuuming.
Why Gorlin Pools for Automatic Covers
Gorlin Pools has been serving New Jersey homeowners since 1999. That’s 25+ years of experience right here in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.
We’re fully licensed in New Jersey (License #13VH00046300) and proud members of the Better Business Bureau and the Chambers of Commerce in every county we serve. Our team holds itself to 9 non-negotiable standards — including honesty, safety, and long-term relationships — because we believe your pool deserves more than a quick fix.
When you call Gorlin, you get a pool service company that puts your safety and satisfaction first, every single time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to get started? Call us at (732) 323-8200 or fill out our online form to request a quote for your automatic pool cover installation. We serve homeowners across Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties, NJ.
How does an automatic pool cover work?
A motorized track system runs along the sides of your pool, rolling a vinyl cover on and off a reel at the touch of a button. It typically covers a full-size pool in under a minute.
Can an automatic cover be added to my existing pool?
Yes, in most cases. We assess your pool’s dimensions and deck configuration to determine the best installation approach. Most inground pools can accommodate a retractable automatic cover.
How much maintenance does an automatic cover need?
Minimal. Rinse the cover with a hose periodically to remove debris, and keep the track clear. We’ll inspect the motor, reel, and track during regular service visits.
How long does an automatic pool cover last?
The cover fabric typically lasts 5–10 years depending on UV exposure and use. The mechanical components — motor and track — typically last much longer with proper maintenance.
Is an automatic cover worth the cost?
For most NJ homeowners who swim regularly, yes. The combination of energy savings, reduced chemical costs, and time saved on cleaning adds up quickly over a season.