| Investing in a heater is for your swimming pool | | | | not considered the first option due to its high initial |
| pays dividends. It extends usage of your pool | | | | cost compared to gas-fired and electric pool |
| beyond the summer season. While many consider | | | | heaters. |
| having a swimming pool as a form of leisure and | | | | The more popular type of heaters would probably |
| fun during summer time, it can also be considered | | | | be gas-fired or oil-fired heaters. This is due to the |
| a lifestyle. It can also provide a good option for | | | | lower cost of installation of these types of |
| physical exercise for all ages as it is safe from | | | | heaters. Gas-fired heaters use natural gas or |
| joint and muscle injuries caused by heavy impact | | | | propane for fuel while oil-fired heaters use |
| caused by activities like running and jumping. | | | | oil-based fuel. Gas and oil-fired heaters are ideal |
| It is important for a pool to have comfortable | | | | for quick heating. These are efficient options in |
| water temperature when in use. Keeping your | | | | heating pools for a short period of time and those |
| pool water warm and comfortable for most parts | | | | that are not used on a regular basis. |
| of the year may not be possible without a heater. | | | | Electric pool heaters are more expensive than |
| There are three main types of pool heaters. | | | | other heating methods but these will work even in |
| Choosing the right type of heater for your pool | | | | cooler climate where solar heat is insufficient. In |
| depends on several factors such as your pool | | | | areas where natural gas and heater oil are not |
| usage, pool design, available area, location and | | | | available, an electric heater is your best option. |
| budget. | | | | Compared to solar heaters, an electric pool heater |
| Solar heaters are energy efficient but very | | | | requires less space since it does not use space |
| expensive and space consuming. Gas and oil | | | | consuming solar panels the surface size of your |
| heaters are the least expensive heaters but are | | | | swimming pool. |
| not ideal for prolonged, regular use and rely on | | | | An electric pool heater has a heat exchanger that |
| available fuel. Electric pool heaters are expensive | | | | transfers heat from ambient air to your pool |
| but are energy efficient and long-lasting. | | | | water using a compressor. This type of heater |
| Solar heaters make use of energy from the sun | | | | uses earth-friendly refrigerants to generate heat |
| for heating. This type of energy is collected by | | | | in the unit. Electric heaters are specially engineered |
| solar panels typically installed on the roof or other | | | | to be energy efficient. In cooler regions, an |
| areas where the total solar panel area is equal to | | | | electric heater will require more energy to heat |
| the pool surface area. While it is considered | | | | pool water. In warmer regions, it requires less |
| environment-friendly and an energy saving type | | | | energy and works faster since the ambient air is |
| of heater, it only works when there is energy | | | | already warm. |
| collected from the sun. In northern climates, it | | | | Now that you know the different kinds of pool |
| may not be as effective as an electric pool | | | | heaters, which type do you think would suit your |
| heater. For most pool owners, a solar heater is | | | | needs? |