How to Heat a Swimming Pool Quickly

Swimming pools are a popular means of cooling off during those hot summer months.

Swimming is a popular activity, especially during those hot summer months, and it's not uncommon to see swimming pools of various sizes in the backyards of many homes. The water inside these pools, however, can drop to chilly temperatures once the sun has gone down, and it can take a few hours for the water to warm up again. Fortunately, there are a few methods to quickly heat your swimming pool's water to a more comfortable temperature.

Things You'll Need

• Gas power heater
• Solar blanket
• Heat pump heater

Instructions

1. Install a gas power heater. The heater works by quickly circulating the pool's water through the gas- or propane-powered heater and warms it before placing it back into the pool.

2. Place a solar blanket on your pool. It warms the water temperature by collecting heat from the sun. A solar blanket is the cheapest way to heat your pool; however, it only warms the pool's water temperature by 10 to 15 degrees and--once the blanket is off--the water is no longer heated.

3. Use a heat pump heater to warm the pool's water. A heat pump runs on electricity. It takes the heat from the outside air and uses it to raise the temperature inside the pool. Because the pump is essentially recycling heat, it is generally less expensive to run than a gas power heater.

References

• U.S. Department of Engery: Gas Swimming Pool Heaters
• Rosie On The House: What's the Best Way to Heat my Pool?
• SPP: Solar Blankets