Wideman Pools
636-931-7665
2565 US Hwy 67 South
Festus, MO 6362
Swimming Pool Heaters - Are They
Worth It?
By Cindy
Martin
Once you have built a swimming pool because the kids
were nagging you for a way to keep cool and have fun during the hot summer, it
may not have occurred to you what options you may have during the cooler winter
months. The onset of winter can be frustrating because swimming is an excellent
way to keep fit and trim, and giving up this valuable exercise during the
winter can seem like such a shame. But there is some good news here. One way to
overcome this cold weather obstacle is to invest in a state-of-the-art swimming
pool heater. Once you have one, you simply switch it on and the heater will
warm the water in the pool to a comfortable temperature making it nice enough
to swim even in when it is cold outside.
There are a number of choices when it comes to
selecting a swimming pool heater. They come in a variety of sizes to
accommodate any size or shape of swimming pool. One type is a gas heater which
is quite inexpensive to use. The other choices are oil heaters and electric
heaters, though they can be a bit more expensive to maintain. One of the newest
methods of heating your swimming pool water today is through the use of solar
heating. When the sun shines, the energy is stored and used to heat your pool.
It is actually very environmentally friendly, but can be quite expensive for
the initial installation of the equipment. One of the more cost effective
swimming pool heaters is a wood burning one, though it can be more difficult to
maintain for longer periods of time.
Some situations make it almost a necessity to invest
in a swimming pool heater. It can be most advantageous in areas of the world
where people experience short summers and the days are few where the water is
naturally warm enough for swimming. Other places where a heated swimming pool
would be a great idea is in places that have cold summers and practically no
opportunity to swim on any summer day. With a swimming pool heater installed,
the pool could then be used for at least part of the year for the entire family
to enjoy. It could even be a central location for all of the friends and family
members to gather and visit for a few days of fun pool games. Your place could
now be considered a real "hot spot"!
Once you have decided that you a ready to invest in a
swimming pool heater, you will have to decide upon which type of heater you
want based upon the amount of money that you'll want to spend on the heating.
The gas heaters, as mentioned before, are probably the least expensive method
as, first, the heater itself is inexpensive and, second, the gas is less
expensive to keep the water continually heated. Another advantage is that it is
fairly small and easy to use, so it could be considered a relatively hassle
free choice. The last thing to consider is the size of your swimming pool as
the strength of swimming pool heater will also have to accommodate its size. It
must be strong enough to effectively heat the entire size of the pool water so
as to not have any cold patches.
You might discover that an awkwardly shaped swimming
pool will be more difficult to heat and you may have to leave the swimming pool
heater on for a longer period of time. So, when designing a pool, the most
practical size to heat would probably be is a rectangular shape.
Swimming pool heaters are a great option for getting the most out of your swimming pool. Once the cool weather sets in, you still can enjoy hours of fun with all your friends and family and even swim late into the evening. How about a relaxing late night dip in your heated swimming pool without feeling cold at all? Just be sure that whatever the type of swimming pool heater you ultimately choose to install, make sure that it is safe and that any wires or gas canisters are kept away from children.
Swimming pool heaters are a great option for getting the most out of your swimming pool. Once the cool weather sets in, you still can enjoy hours of fun with all your friends and family and even swim late into the evening. How about a relaxing late night dip in your heated swimming pool without feeling cold at all? Just be sure that whatever the type of swimming pool heater you ultimately choose to install, make sure that it is safe and that any wires or gas canisters are kept away from children.
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