If You are thinking of getting a Swimming Pool Heat Pump installed look no further. this type of pool heater is designed to be environmentally friendly, built to last for a longer period of time than other heater types and most importantly has a low energy cost. here we are going to go over the specific benefits and why you should purchase a Heat Pump.
1. How Does A Swimming Pool Heat Pump Work?
The pool water circulates through the pool pump, it passes through a filter and the swimming pool heat pump heater. The heat pump heater has a fan that draws in the outside air and directs it over the evaporator coil. Liquid refrigerant within the evaporator coil absorbs the heat from the outside air and becomes a gas. The warm gas in the coil then passes through the compressor.
The compressor increases the heat, creating a very hot gas that then passes through the condenser. The condenser transfers the heat from the hot gas to the cooler pool water circulating through the heater. The heated water then returns back to the pool. The hot gas, as it flows through the condenser coil, returns to liquid form and back to the evaporator, where the whole process begins again. Heat pump pool heaters work efficiently as long as the outside temperature remains above the 45ºF–50ºF range. The cooler the outside air they draw in, the less efficient they are, resulting in higher energy bills. However, since most people use outdoor pools during warm and mild weather, this usually isn’t an issue.
2. Environmental Friendly.
A swimming Pool Heat Pump is Ecologically friendly because it shifts away from fossil fuels and harnessing renewable energy sources, electrically powered pool heat pumps help to reduce greenhouse emissions by emitting zero direct gas, as they do not burn any fuel. You may ask why is this important? By doing our part and reducing any carbon footprint we generate will make a difference in not only our environment but also protecting wildlife and ecosystems for the future. Unlike traditional oil burning swimming pool heaters that use a harmful fossil fuel that gets released into the atmosphere once burned swimming pool heat pumps produce an absolute zero carbon output and will be the best investment for our tomorrow.
3. Long Lasting.
One of the most common questions asked by swimming pool heat pump shoppers is. How long do heat pumps last? there are Several factors that play a role in the lifespan of a swimming pool heat pump. here we are going to address some of these factors in order to provide you with the knowledge to extend the life of your heat pump.
Electrical connections. make sure when your swimming pool heat pump is being installed the person that is doing the electrical wiring is a licensed electrician and is familiar with heap pumps. If the heat pump is not wired for the proper voltage or the electrical line going to it is too strong it can burn the main control panel board and is not covered under warranty. be sure to consult with your electrician before installation.
Proper Maintenance, If you regularly maintain your heat pump, its life can extend well past its warranty timeframe. Ensure that your heat pump has proper airflow by removing all leaves, twigs, and other debris from the top of it. You should direct any sprinklers away from your heat pump: poor-quality water can damage its internal components. We also recommend hiring a certified heat pump professional to perform annual maintenance tasks to your unit. These tasks typically include cleaning internal components, checking electrical connections, checking water flow, and ensuring proper operation.
Finally and most important is proper chemical maintenance. Balanced swimming pool water plays a major role in the lifespan of your heat pump. By Maintaining an appropriate pH and alkalinity levels in your swimming pool water. High levels of harsh chemicals can damage and corrode your heat pump internal components. Your heat pump should also be installed before any chlorine or bromine feeders.
4. Low Energy Cost.
Swimming Pool heat pumps use significantly less energy to produce more heat compared to other methods of heating. Comparing annual costs, heat pumps cost much less than gas fired pool heaters. In fact, pool heat pumps are one of the most affordable methods to heat a swimming pool. Annual operating costs of a pool heat pump will vary based on pool water temperature settings, efficiency rating and location of the pool. If you add a solar pool cover you can further reduce costs by retaining pool heat.
The costs of heating with a pool heat pump are affected by many factors, including the size of the heat pump in relation to the size of the swimming pool; whether or not the pool is covered and the location of the pool. In order to heat your pool economically and get the best savings on your ongoing heating costs, it is important to choose a quality heat pump that is large enough for your specific application
Using input costs of $.12 KWH for electrical, $1.20 per therm for natural gas, and $2.50 per gallon for propane, I can show you that the operating cost of using a pool heat pump will be half the cost of using a pool gas heater the consumes natural gas and one quarter of the cost of using a pool gas heater that uses propane. I would also add that the lifespan of a pool heat pump is 10 to 15 years, while the lifespan of a pool gas heater is roughly 5 years.
This is simply not a cost that most homeowner’s will want to incur to heat their pool. And while it seems the result would be a giant bill for the homeowner using a gas pool heater, the reality is that the homeowner simply refrains from using the heater nearly as often as they would like. The cost of heating the pool then becomes a luxury cost and an expense that the household cannot or will not bear.
To conclude we can see that a swimming heat pump is in fact the best heating solution for your swimming pool and you will get the most value out of your money. In addition you will not have to worry about purchasing a new swimming pool heater for quite sometime. Here at Clear Swim Pools, LLC, we specialize in swimming pool heat pumps. Contact us today for a free consultation.