There are a few different methods to heat your above ground pool. Some of the most popular ways to heat your pool would be to use a gas heater or an electric heat pump. Each system has advantages/disadvantages depending on what you are looking to accomplish. Pool heaters vary in terms of purchase price, cost of operation, speed of heating and environmental friendliness. Making a choice between the two depends mostly on your own personal preferences.
Pool Heaters: Electric Heat Pumps
Electric heat pumps work in a manner similar to a central air conditioning unit, only in reverse. The pool heater takes heat out of the outside air and transfers it into your pool water.
Pros of Electric Heat Pumps
Lower operating cost compared to gas heaters
Emits no exhaust
Runs silently with the exception of the fan motor
Continuous heat flow and even temperature
Cons of Electric Heat Pumps
Higher upfront cost than gas heaters
Pool Heaters: Gas Heaters
Gas heaters burn either natural gas or propane to create heat. Propane heaters require the use of propane tanks.
Pros of Gas Heaters
Heats the pool quickly
Lower upfront cost
Works regardless of outside temperature
Can extend pool season
Cons of Gas Heaters
Higher operating costs than Electric Heat pumps
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We have a pool 100ft x 35ft we are looking to heat it using solar panels to offset electric cost what do you recommend.