Learn About Pool Heaters

Installing a heater for your swimming pool allows you to avoid icy-cold temperatures, and it also gives you the opportunity to use your pool beyond the summer season. Ideally, you'll want your pool water to stay between 78 and 82 degrees.
Heating systems

Pools and spas often support active heating systems such as a pool heaters and heat pumps. A more cost-effective, eco-friendly method of heating your pool is through the use of solar power.

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Pool Heaters: Pool heaters run on propane, natural gas, or heating oil. They use the fuel to heat the water, in much the same way as the hot water heater in your home operates.
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Heat pumps: Heat pumps, or heat exchangers, work like your home refrigerator and require only electricity.
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Solar heating: Solar panels, often mounted on the roof, are used to hold and heat pool water by direct sunlight. The system pumps water into the large black panels where it is heated and then pumps it back into the pool.