Pool Heaters

Why Propane for Pool Heating?

Propane or electric? It’s a decision many pool owners in our area debate. We’re here to tell you why propane is better:

• Propane is less expensive: Connecticut and New York have some of the highest electric rates in the country, and historically, electricity has cost significantly more than propane.
• Propane does the job better and faster: Heat pumps require warm, humid weather to transfer that energy from the air to the pool. Cool days and cold nights in early spring and early fall delay the ability of a heat pump to warm your pool when you want it the most.
• Propane is more comfortable: Heat pumps raise temperatures through long run cycles, meaning slow recovery times. A properly sized gas heater can get that large body of water up to temperature much faster than a comparable heat pump due to the fuel being available at the flip of a switch.
• Propane is “off the grid/standalone”: When you have an electric pool heat pump plus multiple air conditioners on (plus whatever other electric appliances are running), this puts a strain on your equipment and increases your electric bills.