Adding a Gas Pool Heater to Your Swimming Pool

Swimming pools can be enjoyed year round in Arizona, and this is especially true if a gas swimming pool heater is installed.  Gas pool heaters can keep the water at a comfortable swimming temperature as the air gets chilly, extending the swimming season indefinitely.  Gas swimming pool heaters are available for in ground pools, above ground pools, and semi-above ground pools.  Pool heaters are used for home swimming pools as well as commercial swimming pools, and for indoor pools as well as for outdoor pools.

Most homeowners and business owners prefer natural gas or propane gas pool heaters for use with their swimming pools.  Gas pool heaters warm water quickly and maintain a consistent water temperature more reliably than other types of heaters. They will continue to warm water on cloudy days or at night, unlike a solar heater. 

Gas pool heaters not only heat water quickly, but can be set to hold a specific temperature.  This keeps the water temperature from fluctuating too widely, as it would with an electric heater, and reduces energy waste.  And both natural gas and propane gas are clean, abundant, and affordable fuel sources.

In the Phoenix, AZ, and surrounding areas it is a simple task to run a gas line to the pool heater – either natural gas or propane.  If natural gas is available at your home or business, then extending the gas pipe plumbing to a heating unit can easily be accomplished by a professional gas line plumbing company.  If natural gas is not available, a qualified gas company can install a propane storage tank and complete the gas pipe plumbing installation from the tank to the pool heater.

If the gas swimming pool heater is installed on an indoor pool, proper ventilation will be required.  An experienced gas line plumber should be consulted to complete the installation for safe operation indoors.

It is important that the gas line plumbing to your pool heater meet all state and local building codes, and permits will likely be required.  Always choose a licensed gas line contractor that is in good standing with the local contractors’ association and you will be assured of safe, inspected gas pipeline installation.

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One Response to “Adding a Gas Pool Heater to Your Swimming Pool”

  1. All different types of pool heaters has its own pros and cons. But for gas powered pool heaters, its ability to pool water quickly is definitely its huge advantage.If the price of gas if cheaper than electricity in the area, that would be a great bonus!

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