subject: Solid Tips For Heating Above Ground Swimming Pools [print this page] Above ground swimming pools that are heated do offer one benefit. That's that they do extend the length of the swimming season considerably. However; do be aware that there is a vast amount of misinformation out there regarding how to heat your pool.
Do You Really Want To Swim In the Dead of Winter??
One example is so much of the material that would have you believing that if your pool was just heated, you could be out swimming in it in the middle of January. Be realistic. If it's colder then hell outside, the last thing that you're going to want to do is go swimming, no matter how warm your pool is.
So Just How Cheap Are Non Passive Solar Heaters?
Also if read all the material on solar pool heaters of all types, virtually all of it can lead you to believe that solar technology will leave you laughing all the way to the bank. Hold it! Remember that advanced, non passive solar technology is very expensive and you do have to pay for it.
Gas Heats Above Ground Swimming Pools Quickly
Realistically, for many owners of above ground swimming pools, a gas heater may be the cheapest alternative. It's cheap to buy and install. It's very low maintenance. Also if you're only going to be heating your pool once a month or so in the winter for pool parties, it's definitely the least expansive route.
Heated Above Ground Swimming Pools In the Winter
Gas heaters on above ground swimming pools that also have an insulating solar cover on top can bring temperatures up so much higher than any standard solar pool heater. Also remember that solar pool covers are almost worthless in the winter time when a heated pool is needed the most.
