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 More and more pool owners are interested to invest in pool heaters in order to extend their normal swimming season. For instance, if you live in an area that has a relatively short summer, you may consider buying a quality pool heater that can keep the water at a quite comfortable swimming temperature thus doubling your swimming season. The current market offers a wide range of pool heaters but the gas ones seem to be the most popular and common among many pool owners.
For instance, propane heaters are cost efficient and they are among the best ways to have your swimming pool heated. Also, gas heaters are the least expensive devices to purchase. You may go for a propane heater that is designed to heat larger amounts of water when compared to an electrical heater. Also, an oil-fired heater may be a good choice, but such a device is less common.
Electric heaters are based on heat pump designs and they are quite similar to the pumps used to heat houses. An electric pool heater is designed to take full advantage of the already existing heat in the outside air. So, the air will heat the freon gas and the freon gas will be compressed in order to get a higher temperature. Next, the hot gas will be piped to the heat exchange thus having the heat transferred to your swimming pool water. The heated water will be pumped back right into your swimming pool. Also, you may go for a solar pool heater that uses the sun’s natural energy to heat your pool water.
Compared to heat pump and gas heaters, a solar pool heater may be regarded as a more practical method of keeping the pool water at the perfect temperature year round. Your pool is likely to enjoy up to five sun hours per day and this is the main reason why a solar pool heating system is more feasible.Even if it will cost you plenty of money, the solar heater will have no operating costs since it is designed to not use fuel. This will also mean that you will not be polluting the air around you. Another great thing about solar pool heaters is that they are designed to last up to almost 20 years; plus, they usually come with 10-year manufacturer’s warranties and they require minimal maintenance.
When looking for the right heater for your pool, you should also consider factors such as maintenance requirements and longevity. For instance, you should know that gas heaters are designed to last for up to 5 years or even more and they come with the necessary warranties regarding their main parts. Also, due to the high temperatures that may be found inside a gas heating unit, such heaters will require a regular maintenance routine. Repairs are also quite costly in their case.
On the other hand, electric pool heaters will require periodic maintenance because they are made of many moving parts and components. Such electric heaters are designed to last up to 10 years. Each of the systems listed above comes with its own drawbacks and benefits and regardless of your final choice, you will get a system that will provide effective pool heating and extend your swimming season.
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