{"id":5339,"date":"2015-04-10T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=5339"},"modified":"2024-02-12T17:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T22:38:53","slug":"benefits-of-a-solar-pool-heater-free-energy-and-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/benefits-of-a-solar-pool-heater-free-energy-and-much-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of a Solar Pool Heater \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Free Energy and Much More"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a modest investment in a solar pool heater, you can warm the water in your swimming pool with free energy<\/strong> from the sun to and put an end to expensive gas, oil or electric pool heating bills. In addition to free energy, solar pool heaters<\/a><\/strong> have other attractive benefits that are good for pool owners and good for the environment. And here’s some more good news: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0solar pool heaters are also available in do-it-yourself systems that are as effective as professional installations, but cost significantly less.<\/strong>\"SmartPool<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the top reasons to switch to solar heating<\/strong> your backyard pool:<\/p>\n

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1. Free Fuel<\/em><\/h2>\n

Not many things are free these days — least of all energy — so free fuel to heat your swimming pool<\/strong> is a huge plus! Using a solar pool heater to harness the sun\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s energy provides the lowest annual operational costs of any other pool heating technology.<\/p>\n

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2. Extend the Swimming Season<\/em><\/h2>\n

A solar pool heater can double the length of your swim season <\/strong>by providing luxuriously warm water earlier in the springtime and well into the fall. In some parts of the country, a solar pool heater can mean year-round enjoyment. In hot climates, a solar pool heater can also be used to cool the pool during peak summer months by circulating the water through the solar collector panels<\/a><\/strong> at night.<\/p>\n

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\"SmartPool<\/a>3. Low (or No) Maintenance Costs<\/em><\/h2>\n

Because of their inexpensive parts and simple design (no moving parts and no corrosion), there is little ongoing maintenance for a solar pool heater other than draining the system for the winter (in cold climates) and repairing an occasional leak, which is easy to do.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Solar pool heaters\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0typically have a 5-year warranty, but usually last 10 to 15 years under normal conditions.<\/p>\n

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4. Good for the Environment<\/em><\/h2>\n

Conventional pool heaters consume a great deal of power, whereas a solar pool heater uses renewable energy from the sun that is readily-available and produces no harmful emissions.<\/p>\n

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5. Affordable Do-it-Yourself Sizes and Styles<\/em><\/h2>\n

As a money-saving alternative to a professional solar heater installation (which average $2,000 to $4,000), a DIY solar pool heater kit costs less than $300!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Kits are available for\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0above-ground\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and in-ground\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0swimming pools. Solar pool heater manufacturer SmartPool<\/a><\/strong> offers two styles:<\/p>\n