Above Ground Pool Heaters - Keeping The Pool Water Warm

Consumers owning an above ground pool often feel as if added features associated with in-ground pools are unavailable to them. In many cases, this is correct as the basic dimensions and composition of above ground pools are much different and a bit more limited than in-ground pools.

Fortunately, as technology has advanced, above ground pool heaters are now available for these pools in order to keep you pool warm and enjoy it year round. Such a technology is often confusing for consumers that have little background in such heaters. Also, internet research provides very little regarding the details of this wonderful technology. Fortunately, this article will serve to assist in gaining a broader understanding of above ground pool heaters which could assist in making an informed and educated purchase.

Go for the gas powered heater

Gas powered appliances have always been a favorite among consumers as they are much less costly to operate and often provide a safe method of use. An above ground pool heater is no different. Not only are the much cheaper to operate without draining your electric bill, they are provide an extremely effective and high powered method of heating your pool. Gas powered pool heaters are much cheaper in price than electrical above ground pool heaters. Furthermore, gas powered pool heaters are more effective than electric power heaters. In fact, a gas powered pool heater heats the water in your pool five to seven degrees within two hours. This is a phenomenal rate of heat that is unable to be found with electric powered heaters.

Electric powered heater

Okay, so while bashing the electrical powered above ground swimming pool heater, this section will discuss the positive aspects of the heater. The electric powered heater is much more expensive than the gas powered pool heater merely due to the added technologies and advanced features associated with them. Fortunately, these features make the heater extremely easy to use. Electrical powered pool heaters are available in numerous color and design patterns that allow for a compact heater to be purchased or a larger and more powerful heater. Perhaps the most convenient factor of the electric powered heater is that they avoid the hassle of having to constantly replace the gas source with the gas powered heater. Simply put, all you have to do is plug in the power cord to the closest available outlet and the heater is ready to heat your pool efficiently and effectively.

The Solar powered heater

The solar powered above ground swimming pool heater is the most expensive to purchase and advanced in technology of all pool heaters. The total cost of ownership and operation is much cheaper than the other two heaters. Unfortunately, those without substantial on-hand capital to purchase one will not be able to take advantage of these savings. A disadvantage of this technology is that it is relatively new and still has kinks to work out. One of the most noticeable disadvantages to the solar powered heater is that they currently do not store enough power to operate; thus, unless it is very sunny, the unit will not work on solar energy.