Warm Up Your Pool with a Solar Energy System

Most people think of solar energy systems as structures that are design to heat house and provide energy to home electrical appliance.  There are other ways that solar energy can be put to use though.  If you have a pool in your back yard a solar energy system is ideal for heating it.  Not only will the water always be a comfortable temperature but you can save a lot of money, too.

Unless you live in the type of climate where the temperature does not go down significantly at night, heating a pool is a necessary cost.  Many people will use a heat cover, which is great for keeping the heat in once the pool is already heated but it won’t work for heating it up.  Homeowners are finding that although gas heaters are the most common way of heating a pool, it s not the most cost efficient way to keep the water warm.  It may be less expensive to buy the gas heater but in the long run the cost can be very high.

One of the best solutions to the cost of heating a pool is using a solar energy system.  If you are considering this option make sure that you have it properly installed so that it will be secure and will last longer.  A professional will know the correct nut and bolts, panels, and other parts to use to make sure that it is installed properly.  After it has been installed, maintenance is fairly easy – just keep the panels clean and check that the nuts and bolts that hold it in place are secure.

Typically, a solar energy system would be installed on the roof of a house since this is where a large portion of the sunlight will hit.  The solar panels will collect the heat and transfer it to the hoses that are set up behind the solar collectors.  The water will be warm and can then be circulated through the pool.  It will likely cost more to get this set up than something like a gas heater, but over time your savings will be substantial.  The cost per year of life will be much lower than any other heating system that you might consider.  Another bonus is that if you do decide to sell your house in the future, the solar energy system will add value to your house because it is considered an energy saver over time.

Solar energy systems give home owners some relief from the costs of heating a pool.  You will enjoy your pool so much more when you know that it is not digging into your savings every time you have to heat it up.  You can also be proud that you are helping the environment.  Solar energy is earth friendly and does not use up valuable non-sustainable resources.  When you use solar energy for heating your swimming pool, everyone wins.  Have your solar energy system properly install and make sure to maintain it properly by keeping the panels clean and adjusting (or replacing as needed) the nuts and bolts periodically, and you will have a solar heating system that will pay for itself.