Don’t Close Your Pool This Winter—Get a Pool Heater
Get 4-season enjoyment from your pool with a new pool heater from The Stanley Louis Company
Now that school has started up again, we know that summer is officially over, even if fall temperatures haven’t really arrived yet. For many homeowners and business owners, the arrival of fall means closing their swimming pools. However, before you shut your pool down for the season, ask yourself:
Are you tired of swimming, or just unwilling to take a dip in chilly winter waters?
If fear of cold water is the only reason you’re getting ready to shut down your pool for the season, you really should consider installing a pool heater. Some types of pool heaters are more affordable than you might think—both in terms of upfront cost and operational cost. When you consider the enjoyment you will get out of a 4-season pool, installing a new pool heater really can be an excellent investment.
What Type of Pool Heater Should You Choose?
If you are interested in buying a new pool heater, The Stanley Louis Company can help. We can send an experienced technician to your property to take a look at your pool, explain the different pool heater options you may have, and recommend the best makes and models of pool heaters in each category.
Ultimately, the decision of what type of pool heater is best for your pool depends on your priorities. Here’s a quick cheat sheet for the most common priorities.
Low Upfront Cost: If you are concerned about the initial cost of buying and installing a new pool heater, you probably want to look at gas pool heaters. Depending on the size of your pool, you may be able to find one for as little as $1,500. Of course, gas pool heaters do have some drawbacks such as being less efficient to run and having a shorter service life than other types of pool heaters.
Operational Cost: If you are concerned about the cost of keeping your pool nice and warm, a solar pool heater will be ideal. With this type of pool heater, your “fuel” comes absolutely free from the sun. You simply can’t beat that kind of energy efficiency. The main issue with a solar pool heater is that it can take a while for the water to heat up on a cold day. Another potential barrier is the higher cost of installing a solar system.
Reliability: If you want a low-maintenance pool heater that will last for many years without breaking down, consider a heat pump. This type of pool heater can last for 20 years or more. Heat pumps are quite eco-friendly and budget-friendly because they draw most of their heat from the air rather than from gas or electricity. They can heat your pool even on days as cold as 35°F. Like solar pool heaters, they tend to work slowly but they have a lower price tag than a solar system.
Want to Learn More?
If you would like personalized advice about buying a new pool heater, please contact The Stanley Louis Company at 800-217-6527 now.
