| A few people still believe that heaters are | | | | pool heater. It makes use of compressed |
| unnecessary fixtures or luxurious additions to | | | | refrigerant to generate heat. Water is heated in a |
| swimming pools. However, a pool heater allows | | | | heat exchanger that is run by a refrigerant |
| you to extend usage of the swimming pool from | | | | compressor. |
| early spring until later into fall even in cooler | | | | A heater that runs on gas employs propane or |
| regions of the country. In warmer regions, | | | | natural gas as fuel. It is an efficient pool heating |
| installing heaters would make swimming pools | | | | system that does not require prolonged or regular |
| usable 365 days in a year. | | | | use. Ideally, a pool gas heater is used for short |
| In general, there are three classifications of | | | | time periods and quick heating. Gas heaters can |
| swimming pool heaters: gas-fired heaters that use | | | | also sustain your preset temperature in any |
| propane or natural gas, oil-fired heaters and heat | | | | weather unlike solar pool heaters and heat pumps. |
| pumps. | | | | How do pool gas heaters work? |
| Pool gas heaters continue to be the most | | | | Water circulates as it is pumped; flowing through |
| common swimming pool heating option. Raised | | | | a port to pick up heat from the heat exchanger, |
| consciousness of the environment and energy | | | | then water returns to the pool through another |
| efficiency paved the way for the emergence of | | | | port after heat transfer. In most cases, heated |
| solar heaters and heat pumps. Water source and | | | | water is mixed with cool water to maintain the |
| geothermal heat pumps are also being introduced | | | | desired temperature. |
| to the market although with higher first cost. | | | | To make the appropriate pool gas heater |
| Nowadays there are more efficient pool heaters | | | | selection, one must consider the size of the pool, |
| compared to older systems. Advances in | | | | efficiency and cost. It is highly recommended that |
| technology have significantly increased efficiency | | | | you consult with a skilled pool expert to install pool |
| of traditional pool heaters. Innovations in | | | | gas heaters. Even repairs or more complex |
| mechanical engineering, heat exchanger | | | | maintenance work must be done by trained |
| technology, pilot-less ignition and hydraulics have | | | | experts in this field. This ensures the right |
| raised the bar in heater efficiency. | | | | installation and maintenance of your pool gas |
| Now that we know the three main types of | | | | heater, allowing you to reach its optimal efficiency. |
| swimming pool heaters, how do we know which | | | | While not too many users read their manuals for |
| one is appropriate for our own use? Location, | | | | any appliance or equipment, it would be best for |
| climate and pool usage are key considerations in | | | | you to read your manual for pool gas heaters. |
| choosing the appropriate pool heating option. | | | | Manuals provide maintenance information that |
| In regions where home heating oil is available while | | | | may prolong the life span of your pool gas heater |
| natural gas is not available, an oil-fired heater is a | | | | and maximize its efficiency. Typically, pool gas |
| suitable option. | | | | heaters last at least five years. |
| A heat pump is an energy efficient but expensive | | | | |