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Common Questions About Pool Heaters

• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GAS HEATER AND A HEAT PUMP?

  The main difference is speed vs. efficiency:

  • Gas Heaters: Use natural gas or propane to create heat. They are the fastest way to warm a pool—perfect if you only swim on weekends or want to heat a spa quickly.

  • Heat Pumps: Use electricity to capture heat from the outside air and transfer it to the pool. They take longer to heat up but are incredibly energy-efficient, often costing a fraction of what gas does to maintain a constant temperature.

• HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SIZE (BTU) HEATER I NEED?

  Heater “size” is measured in BTUs (British Thermal Units). The right size depends on your pool’s surface area, your desired temperature, and how quickly you want to reach it.

  • An undersized heater will run constantly, wasting energy and shortening the unit’s lifespan.

  • Crush Pools provides custom sizing to ensure your heater matches your pool’s volume and your local climate.

• HOW MUCH WILL A HEATER ACTUALLY EXTEND MY SWIMMING SEASON?

  In our climate, a professional heater can easily add 2–4 months to your swimming year. You can open your pool as early as April and keep it comfortably warm well into October—long after the neighbors have put their covers on.

• CAN A POOL HEATER REALLY BE ENGERGY EFFICIENT?

  Yes. Modern high-efficiency gas heaters are designed with cupro-nickel heat exchangers that transfer heat faster and resist corrosion. Heat Pumps are even more efficient, acting like a reverse air conditioner to provide “free” heat from the air. Using a solar blanket at night will also help retain up to 75% of that heat!

• HOW LONG DOES A POOL HEATER TYPICALLY LAST?

  With proper water chemistry and annual maintenance, a high-quality heater from brands like Hayward or Pentair typically lasts 8–12 years. Keeping your pH and alkalinity balanced is the #1 way to protect the internal heat exchanger from damage.