Pool Heater & Heat Pump Repair in Tampa Bay
Gas Pool Heater vs. Pool Heat Pump in Your Tampa Pool
FAQs
Gas Pool Heater
The main benefit of having a gas pool heater is you can run it throughout the entire year and get the same results as long as you have the gas. This extra cost could be seen as a con depending on the price of gas. You can also run these on propane gas, which may be more affordable. So, while the upfront cost is cheaper than a pool heat pump, you will be spending more to keep it going.
Another thing to think about is this option runs best in small bursts to heat the water quickly. You will have to turn it off and on to maintain the heat during your dip.
Pool Heat Pump
These heat pumps run off electricity and are safer for the environment. Pool heat pumps work for in-ground and above-ground pools. These devices take heat from the outside air and transfer it to the water. For it to work at its most efficient operation, the air should be 45 degrees or warmer.
And while the initial cost may be higher, you will notice they last longer than gas ones by up to 10 years and cost less to run throughout the year on average.