Swimming Pool Heating
Maximise your pool and significantly extend your swimming season.
Pool owners who live in colder or inconsistent climates, you probably don’t have the luxury of using your pool all year-round unless you’re keen on ice baths in the middle of winter. You don’t need to settle for only 4-5 months of pool use each year, there are a few solutions to significantly extend your swimming season.
There are three main types of pool heating: gas, electric and solar. Each has their pros and cons, here are some factors you should consider prior to selecting the one for you.
For more information check out our complete guide to pool heating.
Contact us today to see what solution suits you best.
Gas Heating
Gas pool heaters work very similarly to your indoor gas heaters, they burn gas to create heat which then heats the water as it passes through.
The two main types of gas used in gas heaters are natural gas and liquid propane gas (LPG). Gas heaters can operate all year round and do not rely on the outside air temperature or sunlight. They are a very effective method of quickly heating your pool or spa, so are great if you don’t use your pool very often.
- Pro – Heat Quickly
- Con – Not economical to maintain consistent heat
Electric Heating
Electric heaters, also known as heat pumps, use the same technology as your fridge and air conditioner, except in reverse.
Heat pumps do not create heat, they use electricity to take heat from the ambient air temperature to heat up the pool water. Heat pumps are a great option for consistent year-round heating of your pool as they can function in weather as cool as 7 degrees.
- Pro – Maintain consistent heat for longer
- Con – Can have a high setup cost
Solar Heating
Solar heating uses energy and heat from the sun to heat your pool water.
Solar works by circulating water through the series of tubes on your roof, heating the water and then returning it to your pool.
- Pro – Low running costs
- Con – High maintenance cost
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Interested in a pool heating option…or have a question? Let us know. As one of Melbourne’s specialists in pool heating we can guide you to the perfect solution.