Inground Pool Liner Company, LOOP-LOC, Discusses the Difference Between a Pool Heater and a Heat Pump
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When a pool owner wants to make the most of their pool and extend their swimming season, they begin weighing pool heating options. With so many options out there, it's easy to get confused about what method of heating works best for your pool and the climate around it. One of the most frequent questions is regarding heat pumps versus pool heaters–what are the differences and why would someone pick one or the other? Inground pool liner company, LOOP-LOC, discusses the differences between a heat pump and a pool heater.
Heat Pumps are an alternative to pool heaters, utilizing the air from outside the pump to compress it and warm the water inside the pool. They are efficient and environmentally friendly, with higher upfront costs than a heater, but drastically lower operating costs throughout the season. These models use less energy than heaters, and can provide over 10 years of use with proper maintenance.
Heat Pumps are best fit to mild climates, however, they become ineffective below 50 degrees (for most models). Since they use outside air to heat the pool, when the temperature is too low they become inefficient. If you live in a mild climate and expect to use your pool very often, a heat pump is best suited for your needs. A heat pump will continuously heat your pool water, making it great for daily users. However, if you're looking to extend your swim season into colder temperatures, invest in a, electric or gas/propane pool heater.
Both pool heaters and heat pumps are great options for extending your pool's life into the cooler months of the year. Depending on your needs, research both options and decide what you think is best for your pool, your climate, and your family's needs.
Pool Heaters use electric, natural gas, or liquid propane to heat pool water quickly and efficiently, to the temperature desired by the pool owner. With the ability to maintain a certain temperature while running, a pool heater extends a pool owner's swimming season significantly. The cost of a pool heater is lower upfront for installation and unit purchase, but their running costs certainly out do those of a heat pump. Electric heaters undoubtedly run up your electric bill, while gas and propane do the same to those utilities.
Pool heaters are the best for people who do not use their pool every day, but a few times a month or weekends only, since they can heat up the water quickly for a swim and be turned off when out of use to conserve energy. They also are great for pool owners in colder climates, where temperatures can drop below 55 degrees daily. These heaters will heat your pool efficiently no matter the temperature outside, which is a benefit of a pool heater that may outweigh the running cost.
About LOOP-LOC: There's only one company known for manufacturing safety pool covers strong and tough enough to support an elephant: the legendary LOOP-LOC. LOOP-LOC is a global leader in the pool industry with a 200,000-square-foot headquarters in Hauppauge, New York, and 300 employees. Through its network of dealers, the company has sold safety swimming pool covers on every continent on earth except Antarctica. LOOP-LOC now also manufactures a line of luxury in-ground pool liners—with more exclusive designer patterns than any other company—as well as the BABY-LOC removable fencing, a convenient, cost-effective additional layer of protection to help deter toddlers from gaining access to a swimming pool.
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