The Garden and Home Guide

One necessity when owning a pool is to have a pool heater. You need it after summer is over and you still want to use your pool. Swimming pools can be very cold and it would be uncomfortable to swim in. Swimming pool heaters are designed so that you can enjoy your pool with the right temperature. You can use it all year around when you install this on your pool. There are three main types of pool heaters out there but the electric pool heater is the one that stands out. Solar heaters can be energy efficient but they cost a lot and consume a lot of space. It also not very consistent and depends a lot on the sun. Gas and oil heaters on the other hand are the least expensive but unreliable in colder days, not ideal for prolonged use and rely heavily on available fuel. Gas heaters can also be affected by frost and valves may become leaky.

Electric pool heaters are the most ideal among the three. It may cost more but it is energy efficient and long lasting. It can work on cooler climates even if there is not enough sun because it does not depend on solar power. It also requires less space than a solar heater because it does not require any solar panel. Gas and oil heaters are not ideal as well because it leaves the most carbon foot print among the three types of heater.

An electric heater has a heat exchanger that can transfer heat from the surroundings to your pool water by using a compressor. This type of heater can use earth-friendly refrigerants to generate heat and can be energy efficient. In cooler places it uses more energy to heat the pool but in warmer places it requires less energy and works faster since the air is already warm.

There are a lot of factors to think about when buying the right electric swimming pool heater. It all depends on the size of your pool, where it is located and how often you use your pool. You can install it yourself but it would be better to have a professional install it for you. Electric swimming pool heaters can be a bit tricky and should only be handled by a professional. Not to mention that you would be handling water and electricity at the same time. The two of those together is a very dangerous combo.

There some tips on how you can use save energy and money when using a pool heater. Use an evaporative cover; it helps reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation. It also helps keep the pool warmer during night time or when the pool is inactive. Clean filters only when needed. Add a timer on your pool heater; it can control the pump when it is not use. You can also repair leaks right away in order to avoid further damage.

Having a pool is not only for enjoyment but you can use it for exercise as well. Having the right pool heater with it can make it more comfortable to swim in.  Lastly, if you have an above ground pool, there actually do sell above ground electric pool heaters so do your research. You also might want to look into glass pool fencing. It is the latest rage and looks awesome.