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Choosing the right pool heater requires the consideration of many different specifications, but the most essential comparison involves fuel type. Common fuels include electricity, natural gas, propane gas and solar power.
Swimming-pool heaters are actually pumps that circular the water through heating elements. These heating pumps are usually electrically powered (although there are now solar-powered models available) and require some protection from the elements. Any type of electrically powered device should not constantly face rain, extreme heat or excessive cold/freezing weather. (That includes devices that are solar powered, because the sun's energy is transformed into electricity.) Three good ways to protect the swimming-pool heater are an enclosure, underground or beneath the house.
Propane and natural gas pool heaters both provide the ability to heat large volumes of water at a faster pace than their electrical counterparts. Although both are very effective in meeting the end goal, there are differences that could lead you to prefer one over the other.
Using a gas pool heater can help extend your swimming season an extra couple of months. However, because it needs large amounts of fuel to operate, it is also one of the more expensive ways to warm a pool. Despite its cost, the gas pool heater is still very dependable and works best for people who only need to heat a pool for shorts period of time.
