Should I get a heat pump for my pool?
If you live in a colder climate and want to extend the pool season for as long as possible you’ll probably lean towards a heater. However, if you want something that will save you money in the long run and live in a climate that does not drop below 50 degrees, a heat pump is…
If you live in a colder climate and want to extend the pool season for as long as possible you’ll probably lean towards a heater. However, if you want something that will save you money in the long run and live in a climate that does not drop below 50 degrees, a heat pump is a great option for you.Click to see full answer. People also ask, are pool heat pumps worth it?Generally, heat pumps are more expensive than heaters. However, the cost to run a heat pump is dramatically lower than the consumption of a gas heater. This makes heat pumps the most efficient way to heat a pool. In fact, the cost to operate a heat pump is only a fraction of the costs of propane or natural gas.Beside above, what size heat pump do I need for my swimming pool? Heat Pump Sizing Chart – Inground Pools Pool Size (Feet) Summer 4 BTU’s Spring & Fall 5 BTU’s Up To 10,000 Gallons 12′ x 24′ 50,000 BTU 50,000 BTU Up To 15,000 Gallons 14′ x 28′ 85,000 BTU 85,000 BTU Up To 20,000 Gallons 16′ x 32′ 85,000 BTU 110,000 BTU Up To 25,000 Gallons 18′ x 36′ 110,000 BTU 125,000 BTU Keeping this in view, how much does it cost to run a heat pump for a pool? Heat Pumps For a typical 100,000 BTU heat pump, that’s 5 kilowatts per hour. The national average for Electricity runs $. 13 cents per kilowatt hour.How long does it take to heat a pool with a heat pump?Overall, a heat pump usually requires between 24 and 72 hours to heat a swimming pool by 20°F (11°C) and between 45 and 60 minutes to heat a spa by 20°F (11°C). So now you know some factors that affect your swimming pool’s or spa’s required heating time.
