How-To: Extending Your Swim Season

Different pool heating solutions for fall and winter

Have you ever wanted to take a night swim but found the water uncomfortably cold? Or did you wish you could keep your pool open an extra month or two? There are many heating solutions for pools that enable pool owners to take control of their swim season.Hayward Equipment

In this article we will discuss the three most popular heating solutions for your pool: Solar, heat pump, and gas.

Solar

Solar heating solutions are rising in popularity as the cost of electricity rises and people become more economically conscious. Solar heat is fueled by the power of the sun. This is definitely a great, low-cost choice for a heating solution. They have literally no operating costs. You will simply need to pay the cost of the electricity required to pump the pool water through the solar absorbed on the roof.

Heat Pump

Heat pumps are another fairly economical option for extending your swim season. They do not heat your pool as quickly as a gas heater would but they are far more economically efficient. So if saving money on your electricity bill is more important than instantly swim-able water, this might be the solution for you. The technology used in heat pumps is similar to the technology in air conditioners and refrigerators. They work like a refrigerator in reverse. Because of this, they require a small amount of electricity and their heat energy source is extracted from the ambient air.

Gas

Gas heaters are by far the quickest solution to heat your pool and extend your swimming season. They provide comfortable temperatures for swimming on demand. They are ideal for situations where you want to heat your pool or spa water for a short period of time. You are able to easily maintain any desired temperature regardless of the weather with gas heating solutions. Many systems work with smart control systems which allow you to control your pool temperature remotely from any location.

Talk to a specialist from Ask the Pool Guy to figure out which heating solution is best for you and your family.