How to Compare & Rate Solar Pool Heaters
A solar pool heater can make heating your swimming pool much more energy-efficient. This is because a solar pool heater uses the radiating heat from the sun to heat up the water temperature throughout the day. This built-up heat remains locked in the pool water throughout the night, so you can always enjoy just the right temperature when swimming in your pool. Compare and rate the various solar pool heater options before you choose one for your pool. Does this Spark an idea?
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Factor in the size of your swimming pool when comparing solar pool heaters. Rate the heaters based on how closely they meet the needs of your pool's size. Generally, the collector of a solar pool heater needs to be more than half the square footage of your pool.
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Pay attention to the cost of the solar pool heaters you're comparing. These might be more expensive upfront than a gas heater, for example, but remember that there is no cost to operate a solar pool heater because it's powered by the sun.
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Consult with several solar pool heater dealers before you choose one. The cost of insulation is one factor to rate when comparing dealers. However, a more important factor is how much experience the dealer has installing solar pool heaters.
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Check the warranty information for the solar pool heaters you're comparing. Rate the warranty by which components are covered and for how long. A solar pool heater will generally last about 15 years, so the closer the warranty gets to that number, the better.
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