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Usually people with pools aren't too happy with the thought of green. Green in the pool equals slimy, yicky, mossy stuff that no one wants to swim in. But there's a time when green and your pool can be friends - when you heat your pool. Save yourself some money, enjoy your pool longer, and help the environment with these alternatives for heating your pool. Swimming pools can be enjoyed for recreation and exercise and can even be therapeutic. However, most people require a comfortable temperature to enjoy a pool. Typically pools are heated by heat pumps that can maintain a pool water temperature of 80 -90 degrees regardless of the weather outside. A heat pump uses electricity to operate and maintain these warm water temperatures. With rising electricity costs and growing concern for greenhouse gas emissions, many eco-conscious pool owners or pool shoppers are looking for greener ways to heat their pools. Are there other options? Yes. Two other options include solar pool heaters and gas pool heaters. Solar Pool Heaters Solar pool heaters use the sun's free heat and therefore do not have an operating cost. The pool pump circulates the water through a heater that is usually located on the roof. The pumps timer is generally set to operate during sunlight hours. Solar heaters are recommended for recreational pools for people who are comfortable with a pool water temperature ranging from the low to mid 80's. In consistently warm climates, such as in Florida, solar pool heaters can work year round. During inclement weather, a pool heated with a solar pool heater will become to cool to use but it only takes a few sunny days to raise the temperature of the pool water back into the comfortable range. As with heat pumps, proper sizing of the solar heater compared to the swimming pool size is critical. Solar panels usually have a ten year warranty and will typically last from ten to twenty years. Gas Pool Heaters Gas pool heaters are another option that can be used to heat pools. Gas pool heaters are ideal for heating pools quickly or for short periods of time, such as heating a pool when guests are arriving or for a second home that needs to be heated only occassionaly. While very effective, gas pool heaters are expensive to use. Gas Heaters use natural or propane fuel. The gas is burned in a combustion chamber and the heat is transferred to the pool water. A storage tank and natural gas hook up are needed to use a gas pool heater option. Comparing the Cost of Pool Heating Options The costs of pool heating options will vary greatly depending on the size of the pool and the conditions surrounding the pool. These price comparisons are for typical 15 x 30 foot pools and include the units and installation. Heat Pump $3,2000 installed Solar Pool Heater $2,450 installed Gas Pool Heater $1,500 installed The cost of using a heat pump to heat a pool generally cost $250 to $500 in electricity annually. Solar heat panels have no cost of operation beyond the electricity for the pool pump, which may run $30 to $75 per year. As you can see, gas pool heaters are the least expensive to purchase and install. However, beyond installation, gas pool heater options are the most expensive to operate. The typical pool heated with propane will cost approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per year and about half that price for natural gas. Can you Do It Yourself? It is strongly recommended that a professional make any gas and electric hook up. However, a handy person can otherwise install all three types of pool heaters. Solar pool heaters generally take 1 or 2 days to install, compared to less than a day for heat pumps, and less than half of day for gas pool heaters. Does your pool need a blanket? Putting on a sweater or adding an extra blanket to your bed can allow you to lower your thermostat several degrees, saving you money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So the same logic follows for a pool, right? Putting a blanket or cover over a pool can have create a drastic savings for you. A pool cover (something like a Thermal Pool Cover) ranges in cost from $60.00 to $130.00 for most residential pools. Rollers, which make putting the pool cover on and off more convenient, start at around $185.00. A pool cover is recommended to retain heat, no matter which method you use to heat your pool. Without a pool cover, the effectiveness of a solar heater is drastically reduced and operating costs of both heat pumps and gas heaters is doubled. However you choose to heat your pool, a pool cover is an eco-friendly accessory. Using eco-friendly solar pool heaters is a green and reasonable option for those who live in warmer climates. Along with a pool cover, and some tolerance for fluctuation in pool temperature, using solar to heat your pool can be cost effective and reduce the carbon footprint from greenhouse gas emissions associated with enjoying a pool. |
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