How Do You Install and Maintain a Solar Pool Heating System?

When it comes to heating a swimming pool, it can consume a significant amount of energy and sum up to higher utility bills. By installing an energy-efficient solar water heating system for the pool, you can improve your swimming pool heating and energy efficiency. 

Take a Look at This Post and Know How to Install and Maintain a Solar Pool Heater:

 

For proper installation of a solar pool water heating kit, you have to consider a few essential factors like solar resource, climate, safety issues, and local building code requirements. Hence, it’s wise to have a qualified solar thermal system contractor by your side for the effortless maintenance.

 

After the installation is done, proper maintenance is something you have to think about to keep the system operating smoothly for 10-20 years. Therefore, you should contact a professional contractor and read the owner’s manual to understand the maintenance procedure.

Your solar collection should need little maintenance if you check the pool chemical balance and filtering system regularly. But you should clean glazed collectors in dry climates where rainwater doesn’t provide the natural rinsing benefits.

 

When screening potential contractors for solar installation and/ or maintenance, you should ask a few questions discussed below:

Do the Solar Installers Have Experience of Installation and Maintenance?

It’s highly recommended to choose a company with experience of installing your preferable system and servicing applications you want. 

How Many Years of Experience They Have in The Solar Industry?

The more experience, the better your experience will be. You should ask for a list of previously served customers who can provide better recommendations and references for their services. 

Are They Licensed or Certified?

Getting a solar contractor carrying a valid license is paramount. You should contact your city and county for more details in this regard. Make confirmation of licensing with your state contractor licensing board. The board can tell you about the complaints about the state-certified contractors.

After that, you have to know how to manage the swimming pool temperature to ensure energy efficiency. Here’s how you will maintain the temperature of the swimming pool:

The temperature of the water you want for your swimming pool not only impacts the pool heater size but your heating costs, especially if you use a gas or heat pump pool heater.

Typically, the pool water temperature range from 78ºF to 82ºF. As per the American Red Cross, maintaining the 78ºF temperature is recommended for competitive swimming. It ensures good fuel savings. However, it may be cooler for the elderly and young kids who may need a temperature of 80ºF or higher.

The energy consumption for the rise of each degree temperature will cost you around 10%-30% more in energy costs, depending on the location you live in. If you reside in warmer climates, this percentage remains higher because of the relatively low-cost pool heating at 78ºF.

In addition, turn off the heater when you don't want to use the pool for several days. It will save you money and energy. Moreover, it takes enough energy for heating pool back up to a preferred temperature than you save by minimizing temperature or turning off the pool heater. 

 

Bottom Line –

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