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Heating Your Pool Affordably - Pool Heater Manalapan
Heating Your Pool Affordably - Extending the season for your pool is a great thing!
Heating Your Pool Affordably - Extending the season for your pool is a great thing: it means you don’t have to close it up as soon and your whole family can enjoy some cozy swimming even in fall. However, heating your pool is a necessity, and it can be quite costly. As a resident of New Jersey, you know how cold and unpredictable the weather can be, hence the high cost of energy. But there are ways to lessen these costs if you keep these tips in mind.
Solar Pool Heaters
Solar heaters require minimal maintenance and they’re easy to use, but they have a high cost of installation -- more expensive than a standard
heater. You may even have to use solar panels to complement the heating power, but many homeowners don’t like the look of such panels.
Solar Pool Blankets
Solar blankets are a good choice because they keep the water comfortable and warm without all the added expense of machinery. They work by harnessing the natural power of the sun. Because evaporation plays a big part in making your pool chilly, solar blankets or covers can prevent that evaporation while trapping the sun’s UV rays. They’re not as costly as you may assume but they’re certainly not as convenient as other options. In addition, it may be necessary to supplement with additional heating
sources.
Gas Pool Heaters
Gas heaters are a common and popular way to heat a pool because they act so fast; unfortunately, they are also the most expensive way to provide heat. If convenience matters more to you than sticking with a budget, you will likely have good luck with an on-demand option such as a gas heater. You can also use it alongside other solar options for the best in convenience and reliability.
Electric Heat Pumps
Using air from the surrounding environment to heat the water, heat pumps are an efficient way to do this provided you use them when the air temp is above 40 degrees F. While more costly than gas heaters to buy, they cost far less to operate plus they have a longer lifespan.
Selecting the perfect pool heating solution for you takes time, patience and research. Here at Central Jersey Pools, we invite you to give us a call with any questions you may have about heating options for your above ground or in ground pool.