What kind of Pool heater should I get?

So you want to buy a heater for your pool… what are your next steps?

Here at #BlueRibbonPools we wanted to break down our two favorite types of pool heaters based on what we think is important to you. Heat pumps and Gas Heaters are widely popular choices, but which one is right for you?

#HeatPump

Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat into your swimming pool, from water or air. Due to their #EnergyEfficiency, heat pumps have grown in popularity.

They are #ModerateCapital but #LowExpense.

+ Between $50 and $150 for monthly operation

+ Energy efficient: #COP between 5 and 6

+ Lifespan = five to seven years

+ Environmentally friendly since they emit no air pollution

+ No permits, no additional insurance costs

-       They tend to heat the pool water slowly

-       Air-source heat pumps are dependent on the temperature of the air

-       A little pricier up-front cost ($2k - $4k)

#GasHeater

Gas heaters burn natural gas or propane to create the heat you need. The gas burns inside a combustion chamber, where a series of copper coils are to heat the water flowing through. These are the most widely used swimming pool heater, though they have decreased slightly in popularity in recent years. 

They are #LowerCapital but #HighExpense

+ Inexpensive to purchase

+ Not dependent on the temperature of the air

+ Heat pool rather quickly

+ no permits, no additional insurance costs

-       Between $400 and $500 for monthly operation

-       Not energy efficient: #COP between 0.80 and 0.85

-       Lifespan = three to five years

-       Not environmentally friendly: emit air pollution

#HeatPumpandGasHeaterCombo

Why not combine both the Heat Pump with the Gas Heater?  This means that, the heat pump is always in use, handling 75% of the load. The gas heater acts as a backup if the water temperature drops below 75-78 degrees. 

This option is #HighCapital but #LowExpense 

+ Lifespan = four to seven years

+ Popular option for commercial hospitality pools (hotel, time-share)

+ Around $300 to $350 a month to operate

+ More environmentally friendly

- Averaging around $10,000 to install 

Call #BlueRibbonPools today to sit down with us and discuss your options. We will help you reach a decision that is the best for you! #PoolHeaters #WhichPoolHeaterToChoose