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What you should know about Pool Heaters!

Discover the benefits and drawbacks of gas, solar, and heat pump pool heaters, ensuring your swimming experience stays comfortable and cost-effective.

One Minute Read Summary

•Having a pool heater can provide many benefits such as muscle relief, enhanced cardio exercise, eased recovery following surgery or accidents, and improved circulation & moods.

•Gas heaters are cost-friendly and quickly warm up cool water but they have environmental drawbacks due to their carbon dioxide emissions and require professional maintenance.

•Solar heaters are energy efficient with low up-front cost but they only work when exposed to direct sunlight, don't provide an even temperature throughout the day/night, take up a lot of space, and might not be aesthetically pleasing for everyone.

•Heat pumps (electric pool heaters) are long-lasting with fewer emissions than gas models; however installation is expensive due to needing large circuit breakers & extensive wiring, plus air-source systems won’t work in climates with low temperatures

•To maintain heated water in a cost-effective way you can use Pool covers such as liquid solar covers or floating covers that help retain the warmth while preventing evaporation up to 75%.

Read below for more information.

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Benefits of Having a Pool Heater

A heated pool is a great way to enjoy your backyard. You can get relief from muscle aches, enhanced cardio exercise, eased recovery following surgery or accidents, improved circulation & moods as well as many more benefits.

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Types of Pool Heaters:

Gas Heater:

it works thanks to the power of gas! By burning natural gas or propane, heat is transferred through copper coils that warm up cool water in seconds.

•Pros:

Gas heaters come at a cost-friendly price and quickly get your swimming pool up to temperature, no matter what. Plus they don't rely on any external weather elements like solar heating or heat pumps would.

•Cons:

If you're looking for an energy-efficient and cost-effective heating option, gas heaters probably aren't the right choice, they come with a five-year lifespan, have environmental drawbacks due to their carbon dioxide emissions, and require professional maintenance.

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Solar heaters:

Solar heating directs water through valves and tubes, allowing it to soak up natural solar energy to heat the water.

•Pros:

Solar pool heating is the perfect choice for those looking to go green, save money, and enjoy their time in a warm swimming pool. With a low up-front cost and no ongoing expenses from your pocket, you can appreciate this low-maintenance solution that will last you many years with minimal repairs needed!

•Cons:

Solar heaters are not as ideal as the panels only work when they're exposed to direct sunlight, you won’t get an even pool temperature throughout the day and night. Additionally, solar panel systems take up a lot of space which unfortunately is not possible with some homes. On top of that aesthetically speaking it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

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Heat Pump:

It’s also known as an Electric Pool heater! This device works by circulating cool water into its heating tank and then pumping warm water back out to keep your swimming area all snug-like. These magical machines come in two varieties, air-source or water-source heaters, each providing its own unique way of delivering delightful temperatures for endless days splashing around under the sun.

•Pros:

Electric pool heaters are the perfect pick if you're looking for a long-lasting, reliable, and eco-friendly solution. With an average lifespan of 10 years, double that of gas models, they have fewer emissions while still giving you access to all year-round heating/cooling features at ideal temperatures!

•Cons:

Installing electric heaters can be expensive, due to their need for large circuit breakers and extensive wiring. And in climates with low temperatures, you won't get any heating benefits from air-source systems. If cost efficiency is key, plan ahead: Electric heaters take several hours to create the perfect pool temperature.

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How to maintain the Heated Water and save Money?

An efficient way to do it is by having “Pool covers” to retain the heat. From bubble covers and solar blankets, here's what might be best for you depending on how much time and money you'd like to invest in keeping things toasty!

•Liquid solar cover:

This unique type of cover uses microscopically thin liquid, made from alcohol and other ingredients, which sits on top of the water surface preventing up to half its evaporation while still safe for swimming!

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•Floating Pool cover:

This is an effective way to preserve the heat in any water environment and make sure you don't lose it all through evaporation. Don't be surprised if you save up to 75% of the temperature because, with a protective lid, those strong winds won’t have the same effect as before. Just remember that safety always comes first, so get yourself some fencing for extra precaution.

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