Adding heating to your pool is a big decision. With several options to choose from and various advantages to each, how do you decide? Here are some FAQs for Florida pool owners who are considering heating their pool.
Q: How warm does my pool need to be to feel comfortable for swimming in the winter?
A: Most Floridians are lucky. They only have to think about pool heating in the winter! But when the air finally cools off, pool owners have to remember that the water temperature will probably be similar to that of the air. So if it’s cold—your pool will be, too. For the average person, a comfortable pool reads at 78° to 82°.
Q: What are the different types of pool heating systems?
A: There are three basic kinds of pool heating systems. The first is gas, which can be run by natural gas or propane. These are quick to heat the water and use a thermostat—so you can set it and forget about it. Then there are heat pumps. This type of system extracts heat from the air. They are clean and cost-effective. Finally, there is the solar heating system. These systems rely on your existing pool pump to circulate the water through the solar collector. That’s when the sun takes over, warming the water.
Q: What are some of the factors that determine how pricey my heating installation will be?
A: There are a variety of factors that determine cost of installation, including: difficulty of installation, building code requirements and financing type.
Q: What are the factors that determine what my monthly heating costs will be?
A: Some of the factors include:
- Type and size of pool heater
- Average air temperature
- Whether your pool is covered or uncovered
- If you have been affected by heavy rains and high winds
- The current cost of gas or electricity
- How warm you want your pool to be
Installing a heating system for your pool is a big decision. Stop by Horizon Pool and Patio, and a member of our team will be happy to answer the rest of your questions.
Recognized as the premier pool and spa specialist in Palm Beach County, Horizon Pool and Patio has been serving the Central-Western communities for over 30 years. As a family-owned and operated business, we are committed to providing outstanding service to both residential and commercial clients in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, The Acreage, Loxahatchee, Greenacres, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and many other communities. We specialize in pool and spa maintenance, equipment repairs, retail supplies and equipment, and complete pool renovations and remodeling. If you are in the neighborhood, we invite you to visit our retail store in the Wellington Plaza next to Schaefer Drugs at 12785A Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 or call (561) 790-0665 for more information.
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