Options for Heating Your Swimming Pool
When you consider pool heating technologies and systems, you have several options. In this
section of the
guidebook, each heating option is explained carefully so that you can select the pool
heating options that make the most sense for your specific pool and its unique environment. Listed
below are the specific fuel and technology optionsdiscussed in this guidebook:
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Option 1--Natural Gas Pool Heaters
Advantages:There are several manufacturers of natural gas pool heaters. These heaters are
available in different sizes and price ranges. At the time of this writing, natural gas is the cheapest
fossil fuel available in the United States. Natural gas will heat a swimming pool quickly. It is also
the least polluting of all the fossil fuels.
Disadvantages: Natural gas is not available to many pool owners because they live in areas where
a natural gas distribution grid is not part of the infrastructure. And, despite the fact that natural gas
is less expensive than other fossil fuels, it is not uncommon to see natural gas pool heating costs
ranging from $150 to $300 per month -- or more. In some cases, it can be double or triple that
While natural gas provides a low level of pollution when compared to other fossil fuels, it still
contributes to the collection of “greenhouse effect” environmental problems. Finally, natural gas
produces a hot flame impact against the heat exchanger. This hot flame can diminish the life of the
heat exchanger, the major component in this type of pool heating system.
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