Those who want to be able to swim in warm water rather than cold sometimes opt to get a swimming pool heater. There are a number of different types of Swimming Pool Heaters Manchester NH companies sell, so it helps to take a few factors into consideration to make it easier to choose just the right one.
Initial Cost
Gas heaters tend to be the least expensive, often costing less than $1,500. Electric resistance heaters are another of the less expensive options, typically coming in at under $2,000. Heat pump pool heaters usually range between $2,000 and $4,000, while solar heaters are the most expensive when it comes to initial costs, ranging in price from about $4,000 to $7,000.
Operating Costs
It’s also important to take into account operating costs when purchasing one of the Swimming Pool Heaters Manchester NH companies have available. Solar heaters obviously cost the least to operate, as they rely on the sun for power. Heat pumps are also relatively inexpensive to operate, averaging about $50 to $150 per month. Gas heaters have higher operating costs in the range of about $300 to $500 each month, and electric resistance heaters have the highest operating costs of all with typical monthly costs ranging between $500 and $600. Electric resistance heaters also require a lot of wiring and tend to be expensive to install.
Effectiveness
While the solar Swimming Pool Heaters Manchester NH companies sell don’t cost much to operate, they aren’t necessarily as effective as other types of pool heaters. They only work well when there’s plenty of sun. They don’t work at all at night and they don’t work as well if the day is cloudy. Even when they do work, they don’t heat the pool water very quickly. Those opting for heat pump pool heaters may want to choose a water-source heat pump, as air-source heat pumps rely on the temperature of the air, so they won’t work well if the air is cold. Even a water-source heat pump will only slowly heat the water. For faster water heating, opt for a gas or electric resistance heater.
Other Considerations
Gas heaters cause air pollution and neither gas nor electric resistance heaters are very energy-efficient. Solar and heat pump heaters are better for the environment.
Contact Harry W. Wells & Son, Inc. for more information on pool heaters. They can also help with all your other pool-related needs.
