Sunshine Solar Technologies

Pool Heating

With today's technology, you have a number of options for your pool heating needs. But which one is right for you and your swimming pool? At Sunshine Solar Technologies, our professionals are committed to helping you find the right swimming pool heating solution for your needs. Whether you're getting ready to purchase your first pool heating system or are ready to upgrade to an energy-efficient solar pool heater, we're here to ensure you have the information you need to make an educated decision. Below you'll find a brief analysis of the major pool heater types, listing the pros and cons of each, but if you're interested in a more in-depth analysis, don't hesitate to call. The Sunshine Solar Technologies team is ready to answer all of your pool heating questions, so call today!

Traditional Pool Heaters

• Gas Pool Heating: Conventional gas pool heaters provide consistent pool and spa heating, even at temperatures below 50 degrees, but this performance comes at a relatively high price. Gas pool heating can cost up to $14,000 over five years (including installation and fuel costs), and with a lifespan of only 5-8 years, a gas pool heater will need to be replaced several times over the life of your pool.

• Oil Pool Heating: Oil pool heaters are another conventional swimming pool heating method that provides adequate performance, but at a high cost. Oil pool heating can cost you up to $20,000 over a five year period (including installation and fuel costs), and your oil pool heater has a limited lifespan of 5-8 years. These heaters do provide heat for spas as well as pools and function at temperatures below 50 degrees, but their high cost may not make them practical for many homeowners.

Modern Energy-Efficient Pool Heaters

• Solar Pool Heating: Solar pool heaters are the most efficient pool heating method available today: these heaters have no fuel costs as they utilize the sun's radiant heat to warm your pool water. Your only cost over a five year time frame is the initial installation cost, generally around $5,500. You'll make back your investment in around three years on saved fuel costs alone! And with a lifespan of 20 years, a solar swimming pool heater is an incredibly effective, affordable solution for long-term pool heat. While solar pool heaters do not work below temperatures of 50 degrees and cannot heat spas, they are more than capable of maintaining your pool at a temperature of approximately 82 degrees from May to September. These solar swimming pool heaters can even generate heat on cloudy days! A high-tech, efficient solution for cost-effective pool heating, Solar pool heaters should be considered by anyone interested in installing a new pool heating system.

• Electric Heat Pump Pool Heating: Electric heat pump pool heaters are also a great way to keep your pool warm at a reduced cost. A great solution for homes that are not good candidates for solar pool heating (due to small roof size, excessive shade, etc.), pool heat pumps offer affordable operating costs and a longer lifespan. Five year total costs (including installation and fuel costs) come in around $9,700. With an average life of around ten years and the ability to heat a spa as well as swimming pools, a pool heat pump can be a great compromise between high-performance and high-cost.

For more information on heating your pool affordably and effectively, call Sunshine Solar Technologies today. We're your pool heating contractor on Long Island, and we're ready to serve you.