Heating an outdoor pool

How do you heat an above ground, outdoor pool? What are the options?

Asked by lauren on 16th Jun 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Solar Covers: These are large covers that harness the sun's energy to heat the pool water. They act as a passive solar heater.

Heat Pumps: These devices extract heat from the air and transfer it to the pool water. They are energy-efficient and work well in moderate climates.

Electric Heaters: These heaters use electricity to generate heat for the pool water. They are quick and efficient but can be more expensive to operate.

Gas Heaters: These heaters use natural gas or propane to heat the pool water rapidly. They are effective, especially for quickly raising the temperature.

Consider factors like cost, energy efficiency, and your specific climate when choosing the best option for heating your pool."
Answered on 8th Jan 2024 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"There best way to heat the above ground pool would be an air sourse heat pump. But depends on what type of above ground swimming pool you have if its an intex material pool you coukd run the risk of the material streching"
Answered on 31st Oct 2024 - Member since Oct 2024 - report
"Hi you have various options depends on the temperature you require the pool and the months of the years you intend on using.

the most common and popular ways are a gas boiler specially design to work alongside swimming pool equipment or a air source heat pump which recycles heat from the outside air and transfers it back to the pool"
Answered on 20th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"You have all the same options as a below ground pool. A heat source and a pump. The heat source can be a gas boiler, a wood burner or an air source heat pump."
Answered on 16th Jun 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
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