A swimming pool is not only a major investment, it is a luxury geared
toward providing your family and guests with hours of fun and physical
fitness. A pool heater will keep the water temperature of your pool at a
comfortable level, assuring you the use and enjoyment almost year-round,
and in most weather conditions.
The size and shape of your pool, the kind of shading around your pool
(trees, screen enclosures, etc.), and the weather patterns in the area
in which you live will determine what size of pool heater you will need.
Pool heater size will determine your swimming pool's temperature and the
amount of time needed to adequately heat the pool. It is very important
to properly size the heater for good performance. A heater too small
will not sufficiently heat your pool. If you choose to use a solar pool
heater, the slant of your roof is important because it helps determine
where to position the solar panels on the roof.
A thermal pool cover is recommended for all pool heating systems.
Thermal covers trap the heat in the pool and prevents it from escaping.
This cuts the cost of operating a gas or heat pump system in half. A
thermal cover also increases the effectiveness of solar pool heaters. If
however, you choose not to purchase a thermal pool cover, then you must
double the size of pool heater. If you are concerned about struggling
with a thermal pool cover each time you wish to use your pool, then a
roller may be added to ease placement and removal of the thermal cover.
Pool covers range in cost from $48 to $118 for residential pools.
Rollers start at $179.
