The Homeowners Guide to Buying A Pool Heater

A pool heater is an absolutely crucial requirement if you plan on enjoying your pool for the longest possible amount of time through a season. Pool heaters do cost a little more energy each year but being able to enjoy your pool for just a few extra weeks or potentially even a month later into the season makes it well worth it. It's also extremely nice to have more temperature control for the cleanliness of your pool and for making it a hospitable environment when the weather doesn't cooperate. Here the top tips for buying a pool heater the first time.

1.       Pick the type that best suits you: there are several different options available when you purchase your first pool heater. You can consider the use of a solar pool heater for example, an electric heat pump, and gas pool heaters. Ultimately the choice is up to you but each one has its own distinct advantages.

2.       Ask around and see with the neighbors are using: quite often the type of pool heater has a lot to do with the climate that you are living in. Solar heaters might not work as well in certain conditions and you may want to opt for something closer to a gas heater especially if you want to enjoy a greater level of temperature control.

3.       Consider the cost savings: Solar heating is the cheapest being it runs of when the sun is out and heating the water in the panels, electric heaters can get quite expensive because they draw power from your home. When the price of gas goes up, the cost of a gas heater can raise. Ultimately, these are all options you need to weigh before you select the right heater for your pool.

4.       Consider the cost savings: if you have a large pool of a solar array might be substantially more expensive because of the area that the heater will have to cover. Ultimately some forms of heaters might be less expensive to heat larger areas whereas other types of heaters might make more sense for smaller pools and climates.

When in doubt it's much easier to consult a professional at your local pool supply store. You may also want to speak directly to the company that installed your pool to see if they have any recommendations for heating their models.