The Truth about a Solar Pool Heater

Wondering if you really should install a solar pool heater?

It's only natural to want every possible accessory for your pool.  Some pool owners feel a pool heater is an unnecessary expense and wasteful as well.  With the production of the solar pool heater, most of those excuses went out the window.

If you really want to get full, long lasting seasonal enjoyment from your pool purchase, it's worth the time to at least consider the possibility of having a solar pool heater.  They are just as cost effective as the gas and heat pump versions.  An added bonus is that the solar type cost much less to operate than the others throughout the season.

So what about your home owners association - will they let you install a solar pool heater?

Generally speaking these days your HOA will have no problem letting you install one. In fact, most people don't even ask because they think it won't be allowed when in reality most HOA have jumped on the green bandwagon and support the installations.

Now of course while you are taking the time to consider a solar pool heater, there are certain items you should check out before you check them off your list. 

For example, it is better to have a trained professional install your new pool heater.  You will also want to seriously consider how much solar energy is available in your pool's location. 

If the sun rarely hits the pool or your home, this type of heater may not be right for you.  Once it's established your pool or roof do receive enough sun, it's time to determine the correct size of the heater.  Once again professionals are going to be your best bet for information.

You aren't finished doing your homework yet.

The next thing on the list to check yourself or have your solar pool heater technician check to be sure there aren't any local restrictions on the addition of a solar heater. 

Once you have the go ahead from anyone who may need to be consulted, you can begin to look forward to some longer pool time in the spring and fall and other great advantages like longevity of the heater.  These solar pool heaters usually last 10 to 20 years and operate even better when the rest of the pool maintenance like the correct chemical levels and pump operations are going smoothly.

Let's recap the advantages of using a solar pool heater. 

• You will pay less in monthly energy expenses,
• You will be able to open the pool earlier in the spring and leave it open longer in the fall,
• You will have greater flexibility in pool usage throughout the year. 

Plus you can also feel good about protecting the environment by limiting your dependence on electric and gas power. 

So in the end, it's true that choosing a solar heater for heating your swimming pool does have a lot of benefits. 

 

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