Warm morning swim at the comfort of your outdoor pool at home is a dream of many households. Having your own pool at home is not always true for most Australian households. Having a heated pool is another luxury that not all homeowners get to enjoy. But when they do, it also comes with additional cost for maintenance and energy use for running a relaxing heated pool outdoors.
On average, an Australian home can spend around $1000 to $1400 to maintain a heated pool for a year. Monthly cost for use and maintenance starts at $80 to $150 and can also increase during the cold season. Including repairs, electricity and water, a homeowner should allocate around $3,000 to $5,000 to maintain a pool at home.
However, there are a few options that can help decrease the amount of money that goes to pool maintenance and operation. A solar pool heater can help cut cost in maintenance and running costs compared to other types of water heaters available for swimming pools. Here are some of the top reasons why solar water heaters are better than gas and heat pump pool heaters.
Cost Effective
Although it can be initially costly to install, solar water heaters require less money to operate. Unlike electrically heated water systems, heat pumps and gas powered heaters, solar water heaters eliminate additional costs on your electrical bills to operate. You can enjoy a warm swim even without worrying about consuming additional power that adds up to your monthly bills. The operation cost of a solar pool heater is almost zero.
Eco-Friendly
Since you are using solar energy to power up your pool heating system, your carbon footprint is reduced. You do not have to burn up natural resources to heat up your swimming pools. There is also zero carbon emission when using solar energy for your pool heaters.
Gas heaters consume natural resources. Although they are effective options for warming up your pools during winter, they release CO2 and other harmful elements as they burn to power up your pool heaters. Thus, solar pool heaters remain to be the most naturally-conscious pool heating system available in the market.
Requires Minimum Maintenance
Maintenance contributes significantly to your annual cost in maintaining a swimming pool. Different pool heating systems have different minimum maintenance cost requirements. However, maintaining a solar powered heating system is the most economical and affordable option.
Solar heating systems feature a less complex technology that powers a machine to warm up your pool. They do not require frequent cleaning and you do not have to worry about the residues cost by the fuel that powers it. However regular visits from a trained professional still helps in keeping your solar water heater running efficiently. Have them checked and maintained regularly to be able to extend their serviceability.
Safe and Long lasting
Solar pool heaters are safe to use and operate. It functions quietly and does not come with the risks of electrical shock and over hearing. The system has its own temperature control and keeps your pool’s temperature in check. Warranties also come with installing solar water heaters. On average a supplier and contractor offers 5 to 7 years in warranty for parts and services for solar heating systems. Solar heaters last longer than electric heaters and gas heaters too.
If you are looking for an environmentally conscious, durable and energy-efficient option for heating your swimming pools, a solar water heater is your best choice.