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Solar Pool Heating or Heat Pump?

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One of the most common questions we get asked is whether to use solar pool heating or   a heat pump to heat the pool water . What do you want to get out of your pool? Do you want to swim year round or extend your swimming season? Solar Pool Heating Relies on the warmth of the sun. On the Gold Coast, it should extend your swimming season to about 8/9 months, or longer if you have a pool cover. Heat pumps will keep your pool warm all year round, but it's worth noting that they work harder in cold windy weather and we strongly recommend you use a pool cover, especially if your pool is located in a windy area.     Best Pool Heating Options Another factor to consider is your setup. We offer a free site visit for anyone considering pool heating. This is to answer any questions you may have, but also so we can check if your roof space has enough sunlight for us to install solar pool heating, or a heat pump for us to see how much shade your pool has during the day and how much wind it can

Gas Pool Heaters vs. Electric Pool Heat Pumps

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No one likes to swim in cold water, no matter how good your pool is. If you live in a cold area, maybe swimming in the winter is a big problem. There are two ways to heat your pool these days, one is a gas heater and the other is an electric pool heat pump. Is it better to have an electric pool heat pump?     Advantages of gas water heater 1、Faster heating. A gas heater can heat your pool faster, adding 1 to 3 degrees in an hour. This means you can turn on the heat hours before you jump into a warm pool. 2、Low temperature heating. Natural gas has a very low freezing point, so it is an exceptional choice for use in colder climates. In fact, some pool owners use gas heaters to keep their pools open year-round! 3. Affordable upfront costs. The price of an uninstalled gas heater can range from $1500 to $3000. While this may seem like a big change, it is still cheaper than other heating methods.   Advantages of electric pool heat pumps 1. Long life span. Even though there are many moving pa