| Swimming pool heaters can give your pool a | | | | as perception. |
| longer yearly usage span than normal, extending it | | | | What about a heat pump pool heater? |
| from early spring to late fall in many regions. Even | | | | These units use warmer air around the pool to |
| warmer climates can sometimes need extra | | | | heat the water being run through it. If your |
| warmth in the swimming pool during the cold | | | | outside air is really cold you don't want the heat |
| evenings and nights. | | | | pump. Milder climates can handle this type fine. |
| There are three primary heating sources including: | | | | Before buying please consider these requirements: |
| solar, gas, or electric. For most areas its cheaper | | | | How big is your pool? |
| to use an electric heat source but other parts of | | | | How much do you want to spend up front? |
| the country (or world) would be far better off | | | | How much can you afford for annual energy |
| with gas options. Solar options are more | | | | payments? Would pool solar panels be better? |
| expensive up front and cheaper long term as the | | | | How much space is available for housing the pool |
| sun's energy is free. | | | | heater? |
| Does size matter? | | | | Also, don't forget to insulate the pipes and fittings |
| Yes. Generally speaking its best for a bigger | | | | from the cold outside air. Your pump and filter |
| heating unit up to a point. The bigger the pool the | | | | must be in good shape to accommodate the |
| more heat you'll need. Having too small a | | | | water flow. |
| swimming pool heater will result in a unit working | | | | Heat loss is a major concern of swimming pool |
| all the time (burning more energy) but not | | | | owners. If your pool is in a breezy area you'll lose |
| creating the desired temperature level. | | | | a lot of heat coming off the water's surface, |
| Is there a "best temperature" setting? | | | | causing great expense to continue heating. You |
| This is a matter of personal preference. 75 to 78 | | | | can reduce some of the wind factor by installing a |
| degrees is considered standard, but it will be | | | | pool fence or hedge around your recreation area. |
| depend on your region's average outdoor | | | | Not only providing privacy, it will save you money |
| temperature. Heat is a matter of physics as well | | | | in heating expenses. |