Pool Time in Winter: How You Can Have a Warm Pool

Every swimming pool owner knows how refreshing and rejuvenating it is to dive into the crystal-clear pool water or relax by the poolside on the hot summer days. As the warm season ends, most homeowners put their pool covers on and winterize their swimming pools to close them up for fall and winter. Not everyone knows that keeping the swimming pool open and equally enjoyable even during winter is possible.

Invest in an efficient pool heating system to extend the swimming season and keep your swimming pool operational all year round. There are several ways to enjoy a warm pool in the winter.

Here are the popular heating solutions to keep the pool water at comfortable temperatures and get the most out of your swimming pool in the colder months:

Gas heaters

Gas heaters provide a quick and effective way to heat the pool. They burn natural gas or propane and can operate even while the swimming pool is in use. Gas heaters maintain a uniform temperature while working and allow homeowners to have complete control over their operation. However, gas heaters have a high upfront cost and operational expenses. Pool owners willing to install gas heaters should look for more sustainable and energy-efficient models.

Solar heaters

Solar heaters are one of the most economical options to warm your pool water. Install a solar heater in a place that receives direct sunlight. It is an excellent option to enjoy the pool at night or on cloudy days in regions where the weather is sunny round the year. The pool water passes through the solar collector, where it is heated and returned to the pool.

Solar blankets

Solar blankets significantly reduce the swimming pool heating cost by minimizing heat loss. Solar blankets capture the sun’s rays to heat the water during the day. A swimming pool loses a lot of its heat to evaporation. The solar cover acts as a barrier to prevent evaporation and retain the warmth to extend the pool usage time at night or on cloudy days. The drawback of solar blankets is that they are hard to put on, remove, or store as they are bulky.

Solar rings

Solar rings work like solar covers but are easier to install, remove, and store. They stick to each other with the help of small magnets, and pool owners can buy as many solar rings as required to cover the whole pool. Solar rings are very durable, prevent the water from evaporating, and use solar heat to warm the water. However, like several other solar pool heating products, solar rings do not heat the pool while it is in use.

Heat pumps

The affordability and energy efficiency contribute to the popularity of heat pumps. Air-source heat pumps use the warmth in the surrounding air to heat the pool. They are great to keep the pool water warm quickly and throughout the year in temperate climates. However, these won’t work well if the weather is too cold.

Enjoy your pool year-round

These heating solutions allow you to enjoy warm and comfortable pool water throughout the winter. Contact a local pool expert to know which product will work best for your swimming pool.

If you have a pool need, whether it’s service, renovation, repair, lighting, or something else, call Magic Matt’s Pools at 623-255-2239 today!