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Is Solar Pool Heater or Electric Heat Pump Cost-Effective?

Name: Is a Solar Pool Heater or Electric Heat Pump Cost-Effective?
Brand: Thermo Pools
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Rating: 5 (86 reviews)

Published Apr,21

Solar Pool Heater

Do you have a swimming pool but are unable to use it optimally as you would like to? Take the time to look at different swimming pool heaters and choose one that can bring the temperature up effectively. And it will let you use your pool and help you enjoy swimming year-round. Many options are available for swimming pool heaters, but we will look at the solar swimming pool heater and electric heat pump heater to find out which one is cost-effective in the long run.

Electric Swimming Pool Heater

The gas pool heater is widely used, but many people go for an electric heater because gas is pricier. Electric may appear economical, but it may not be an efficient option. The temperature outside should be above eight degrees Celsius for an electric pool heater to operate efficiently.

Effectiveness

Electric heaters can quickly heat the pool water, but it ingests substantial energy. It will benefit those who don’t want to use their pool regularly.

Durability & Lifespan

Electric heaters will last for around ten years, so it serves less than solar pool heaters (solar pool heaters typically serve for over fifteen years).

Costs Involved

The initial cost to purchase and install an electric pool heater ranges between $3000 and $7500. The cost to run an electric pool heater ranges from $730 to $2,700+ annually without using a pool cover.

Solar Swimming Pool Heating System

When you choose a solar pool heating system, solar panels installed on the roof of your house will provide a power source and will not consume your energy costs. Once you set your preferred temperature, sensors will monitor your pool’s water temperature and the sun exposure available to the solar panels. If the water needs heating, the solar valve opens and transfers the pool water to the solar panels, where the water gets heated and then pushed back into the pool. This procedure repeats till the swimming pool water attains its desired temperature.

Maintenance & Lifespan

Solar panels are durable and easily last over 15 years, and they do not need any maintenance.

Costs Involved

Solar pool heaters are a cost-effective way to heat swimming pools, and they have become a popular choice among Aussies. Typically, solar heating systems will pay for themselves in three to five years.

If you want to know how much it will cost you to install a solar heating system for your pool, call us at Thermo Pools at 02 8850 4030 & Check our Google Reviews! , and our experts will provide you with a free quote based on the size of your swimming pool and location.

The Bottom Line

If you are going to use your swimming pool regularly, then a solar pool heater will be the best option, as it will help you save on your energy consumption and save you money.

Also Read: How To Heat The Swimming Pool Using Sun’s Natural & Free Energy

TESTIMONIALS

What clients say

Incredible professional services. I strongly recommend Thermo Pools! Thank you

Christophe Berney

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So happy with ThermoPools and Sunny’s service. Sunny installed solar tubing for our pool at a super affordable price plus 15 year warranty. Highly recommend

Deb McIntyre

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Sunny from Thermopools did a very good job repairing my solar heating, as he has done in the past - highly recommended.

Robert Gascoigne

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Friendly and prompt service with checkup and other repairs carried out at the same time. Sunny was very helpful and knows his stuff.

Kerry Curtis

1729575910

Highly recommend Sunny, he was efficient with coming to do an obligation free quote on pool heating & install we are extremely happy!

Veronica

1729400825

There was something about Sunny that made me want to both like him and trust him from the moment he turned up just one day after my making the call. The pool is big and deep and difficult to heat and I had tired of pumping water up to the roof with no results. Sunny looked down on it and declared the webbing was insufficient and it had not been plumbed properly. He then looked at the pump and diagnosed the controller as being out of order as well. He gave me a figure and looked at the doubt on my face. “If it doesn’t heat your pool, I’ll give you your money back” He was that confident. I did a bit of research, one person telling me that the inlet/oulet of the pool were configured so that whatever I put on the roof, it wouldn’t heat the pool. When I raised this with Sunny, he repeated his guarantee, with further detail that the pool would reach 26C after 5 consecutive days of sunny weather after 1st October. On the strength of that I asked him to go ahead and he was there just 2 days later, and on a weekend, busily removing the old system and replacing it with his bespoke system. He returned with a new controller and his guarantee neatly typed out on company letter head. The controller indicated a steady rise in the temperature of the pool and in the short time between installation and the end of September the pool temperature had already risen from 19 to 22. With the arrival of October and just two warm days on the long weekend the water in the pool reached the promised 26. Dealing with contractors is always a bit of a gamble, but this one paid off! I am as confident Sunny would have refunded the money had the pool not reach the prescribed temperature as he was confident that it would. “You can tear the letter up now” he quipped when I gladly informed him his prediction had come to fruition. I would, but I might hang on to it as a cute reminder there’s good people out there!

Stephen Hall

1728604948

Sunny did an excellent job. Very quick to come around, great communication and did an excellent job on the day. He did a great job on the trench with the pipe leaving the grass in the condition that it was originally in. Highly recommend!

Daiana Gresham

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Sunny from Thermo Pools was a pleasure to deal with. Very professional, prompt service and installed with attention to detail. Happy to recommend.

Neil Wild

1725331215

Sunny was recommended to me by a friend - and I am very glad she did. Sunny has just installed a new, very efficient solar pool heating system in time for the swimming season.There were some weather delays but Sunny kept me informed at every step of the way. Excellent service from Thermo Pools.

Valerie Howland

1724651059

I would like to thank Sunny for the a great installation experience. He explained what he was doing and asked for my preference - i.e. positioning of pipes, salt chlorinator cell, etc.He even fixed an issue he found under the roof tiles which could have become a major issue at a later point.His professionalism is excellent and I would recommend him to anyone.Again thanks for looking after our job.

Nes Bables

1720850466

Based on website reviews, we contacted Sunny for advice on how to repair our filter box and equipment. Sunny was very knowledgeable and was able to solve our problem with the minimum of fuss and at a reasonable price. He communicated well and completed the job promptly. All rubbish was removed and the work site was left very clean. We highly recommend Sunny and will definitely use him again.

Jennifer Watts

1720611378

Thank you Sunny for your prompt attention to repair the pool solar ties and leaking valve.

Doreen Monti

1720548726

Sunny did a fabulous job fixing our solar heating that someone else had installed, and replacing a salt cell and the chlorinator. He is great problem solver and very competent and helpful. I highly recommend Sunny from Thermo pools.

Lisa Blythe

1712388885

A great service, the best we have ever had, strongly recommend them.

Carolyn Quadrio

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Sunny is a hero. He's a swimming pool Chad.

Max New

1710324281

Thanks Sunny always a pleasure dealing with you .you have come to the rescue and fixing what we needed .

Kristina Bursic

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rod rudders

1709334836

We have found Thermo Pools to be extremely professional, reliable and excellent value for money.They went above and beyond in their efforts to help my elderly father with his pool issues.We could not be happier with the service we received and would highly recommend them.Dawn Murdock

John and Dawn Murdock

1707732144

Sunny from Thermopools did an amazing job installing our pool heating in one day and the quality is outstanding. Not surprising, as he prides himself on doing every job right. Highly recommended.

Rob Lang

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Highly recommend Thermo pools solar. Sunny was great, understands his products and was easy to work with. His workmanship was very professional.

Rocco Ursino

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Thanks Thermo pools for reliable fast and honest service.Very hard to find honest tradies these days thanks Sunny

Eva Wilusz

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We were so happy with the service at Thermo Pools. Sunny was the best, he was a great communicator, always on time and very knowledgeable about his work.. I highly recommend this company and it’s also value for money. Not super expensive like other companies (Sunbather) never again. Thanks Sunny.. Maggie

Maggie Kondos

1702262496

Outstanding servicePromptProfessionalSunny gets the job doneWould highly recommend

Stephen Neall

1701820907

A pleasure to do business with. Excellent honest service. Sunny supplied a quality product and provided a very professional installation for a reasonable price.

David Stone

1701813298

From my first phone call to Sunny at Thermo pools I knew it was going to be a no hassle process.I was given all the options and prices. Went for solar.Great install. Sunny great at communicating and making sure you are 100% satisfied with the job. I was 105% satisfied! Great work.

Tim Gavan

1701146162

Excellent job, so professional. A great deal of care and expertise, and the pool area was left clean and tidy. Super happy and I highly recommend rhe Thermo Pools team

Joanne

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rachel whitelum

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We had pool solar heating installed by Thermo Pools. They were good value, quick, reliable and efficient. The preparation and clean up was beyond my expectation. Sunny is incredibly knowledgeable and also took time to advise me on other improvements to my pool. Highly recommended!

Glenn Desertine

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As always, Sunny was accessible to troubleshoot the issue over the phone, prompt as to when he can come over to fix the issue. Our go to for anything solar heating related. Thanks again Sunny, Thermo Pools!

Ryan

1700255769

We have had a long standing relationship with Sunny and Thermo Pools and we can highly recommend Sunny and his workmanship.

Lily B

1700116643

Thermo Pools did a really good job of rejuvenating our 50 year old pool. The work involved reconstruction of the skimmer box, repairs to the pool surface and repaint.

Terry Byfield

1699934222

What a great team, Sunny and Kirsty. Very professional and extremely knowledgeable. The installation was completed with minimal fuss in a narrow restricted access location. He then returned a couple of weeks later to install a deflector at which time I was able to thank Sunny for the way the way our new heat pump pool heater achieved to desired high temperatures required for my hydrotherapy.Thanks again guys, I can’t recommend you more highly and have referred you to friends who have seen the work and the excellent results.John

John Evic

1699338094

Easy to deal with, very knowledgeable and professional

Callum Partridge

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Sunny went above and beyond, to service our solar pool heating system.

Stephen Austin

1698185708

My house needs the replacement of leaking old pool solar panels and Ascon pool highly recommended to contact Sunny from Thermo Pools. Sunny came and checked and quoted and installed new solar panels within a few weeks. Very transparent, accurate and quick!!! Additionally, Sunny is very patient and explained every details about how to use the solar pool heating system. So happy with the new solar panels and I will very highly recommend Sunny for any solar pool heating problems and issues.

Aung Kyaw Win

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We had a fantastic experience with Sunny at Thermo Pools. During a very busy period (it became hot suddenly and our solar was busted), he came out to give us a quote within a day, provided a solution and installed it within a couple of weeks. He is so friendly and professional, and our pool temp improved very quickly. He and Kirsty provided great communication throughout the process. We won't hesitate to use Thermo Pools in the future.

Samantha Callaghan

1697113941

The service has been amazing at Thermal Pools. I can’t recommend them enough. The whole process was attended to with 5 star service. Well done guys. So glad I chose you for our solar pool heating. Thank you 😊

Loretta Veage

1696151044

Competitive quote, prompt service, and attention to detail. Very neat job, no mess left behind. Sunny was knowledgeable and made good suggestions. We were swimming by end of next day, mid September. Highly recommend.

Con Arali

1695623629

I can’t recommend Sunny more, I called him yesterday for a solar heating quote and he turned up today, Sunny not only provided a quote with a good price but also fixed the current aged leaking solar heating at no cost. I will have him install my next solar pool heating.

Bo Yu

1693909434

Great experience with Thermo pools. Came out promptly, went the extra mile with no questions asked. A simply delightful experience.

Michele Bosman

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Sunny was very quick to respond to a maintenance call out for our 9 year old solar system. The issue was identified and resolved in a quick and friendly manner. I would thoroughly recommend Sunny and Thermo Pools.

Alison Stuart

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I had an excellent experience with Sunny.Very reasonable quote and prompt service and not least a sterling job done.Thermopools has my highest recommendation.Their quote to replace the solar heating was actually less than what I paid 15 years ago!,I am happy to be contacted personally

Richard Hanbury

1691229586

What a find Sunny was! We needed new pool lights and scaling taken off the pool tiles. Both tasks were approached with great problem solving and dealt with promptly. Thanks Sunny for a job well done

Kathy Kershaw

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Great communication and service always top notch

Oscar Harding

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Sunny was prompt, efficient and supportive in his problem solving. I would highly recommend him.

Beverley Johnson

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Steve Levett

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We have just had a pool renovation on our 20+ year old pool. Thermopools exceeded all expectation! Fast, friendly, reliable, professional and helpful. The before shots and after shots tell the story! (See Thermopools Facebook page, Lugarno Pool Freshen Up). Sunny, I appreciate your work ethic, advice and doing all the little things that needed doing which made the end result so fantastic. Thermopools were an absolute pleasure to work with and I can't wait for summer now!

Eileen Carter

1681194272

The service from Thermo Pools was excellent. They arrived on time, in fact early, quickly identified and resolved the issues. I would definitely use them again.

Liz Pearce

1679957200

Very fast service and quality workmanship. Highly recommended +++

Christopher Seller

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