Monthly Archives: November 2016

  • Which Heating System Should I Get for My Pool?

    Posted on November 9, 2016 by in Blog

    With the brevity of the swimming season here on Long Island, homeowners should think carefully about the type of heater they install with their pool. Although there are a lot of options for how to heat a pool, they are not all created equal. Here’s a quick ranking, from worst to best. Heat pumps. While perfectly fine for small pools, especially above-ground pools, heat pumps are not practical for the larger, high-end pools that Haven Pools builds and services. And if you have a spa, forget it! It’s unlikely any heat pump will get a spa up to 104 degrees in the spring or fall. The only upside is that they are by far the cheapest to run, although that comes with two critical requirements. The pool must be covered at night and the temperature must be maintained. The pool cannot be heated “on demand” like other options. In addition, they have a higher initial cost. Oil heaters. These heaters will definitely heat your pool, but there are a lot of drawbacks. For starters the pool industry does not make any oil-fired heaters. The only other alternative is a bulky indirect fired heater with an aluminum cover. They are unsightly […]

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