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The Benefits of an Air Source Heat Pump for Your Swimming Pool
Are you concerned about rising energy costs? A swimming pool heat pump is one of the best tools in your arsenal to help save on swimming pool or hot tub running costs.
Unless you want to turn into an icicle, you'll want a pool heating system. One option for warming up your water is an air source heat pump, which offers an energy efficient and more environmentally friendly way of heating your pool.
Discover all you need to know about this innovative system and the benefits it offers.
An air source heat pump does what it says on the tin. The system transfers heat from the air and converts it into heat to make the water pleasant to swim in, even when it's cold outside.
When choosing a heat pump for your pool, you’ll want to ensure it suits your requirements. Air source heat pumps offer many benefits, including:
Thanks to their energy-efficient heating process, air source heat pumps can cut electricity bills massively and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative, compared to other types of heating options. These systems don’t depend on heavy electricity usage to generate heat, only relying on small amounts to power the fan and draw heat from the air.
In colder months, they will use more energy, but they still accrue significantly less energy usage than heaters powered by electricity or gas.
Air source heat pumps achieve maximum efficiency when the ambient air temperature is warmer, as they won’t need as much power to warm up the pool’s water. As the efficiency of the air pump will depend on the ambient air temperature and size of your swimming pool, we can't determine precise measurements.
In winter, when the ambient air temperature goes below 5 degrees, the air source heat pump may need 12 hours or more to increase the pool’s temperature to around 11 degrees.
When looking to buy a pool heater, you will typically find that they are powered by the following:
On the one hand, electricity and gas heaters heat pools quicker and are cheaper in the short-term. On the other hand, air source heat pumps can be considered an investment – the long-term energy saving costs are far better for your wallet, and gas and electric powered heaters will rack up considerable energy costs over time.
Alternatively, solar powered heat pumps are another environmentally friendly and cost-effective option. However, as they draw power from the sun, they have a considerable disadvantage compared to air powered heat pumps, as they won’t be as effective if they sun is shining in full force.
Colder air may make air-powered pumps heat up slower than gas or electric, but they still fare much better than a system that depends entirely on solar power. For a multipurpose system that is energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and cost-effective, an air source heat pump is your best bet.
Air source heat pumps are one of the most economical pool heating systems currently available on the market.
It’s important to factor in the long-term costs. As mentioned earlier, air source heat pumps can cut down massively on energy bills, especially when compared to other types of swimming pool heaters, ultimately saving you a lot of money in the long run.
A lot of the costs will depend on various factors, for example:
Of course, a bigger pool, colder weather, and heavy pool usage will require a more powerful pump.
Quality air source heat pumps can range from £900 to £5000, although prices will vary depending on the manufacturer, size, and features.
Again, it’s important to factor in the long-term costs rather than just the initial purchase. An air source heat pump will significantly save on energy costs for pool owners, so we think it’s a pretty good bargain!
The noise level depends on how much work the air source heat pump is doing – the greater the workload, the louder the heat pump will be. But if you’re concerned about too much noise, some models include silent modes for evening and overnight use.
This feature may mean you have to spend a bit more on that initial purchase, but for many, the quiet is worth it.
Air source heat pumps are usually available in a range of sizes to suit a wide variety of pools. Naturally, smaller or standard sized air source heat pumps are more suited to average sized pools.
If you live in a colder climate or have a bigger pool, you will need to invest in a more powerful heat pump. More power may mean a bigger sized model.
Our range includes some great models, offering all the beneftis we've mentioned, along with silent modes, adjustable capacity and highly efficient energy saving features. You'll also find inverter and on-off options – see our guide to find more out more about the difference between standard and inverter heat pumps.
The powerful DC inverter compressor of the Inverter Comfortline allows this system to adjust its heating capacity anywhere from 20-100% according to your needs. It also incorporates a silent mode so it can run without being too noisy or distracting.
The Inverter Comfortline is cleverly designed to be ready for any season, even during frosty winter months, as the Auto Defrost feature means this unit can operate even at 0 degrees!
Another option is the Aqua Inverter Turbo-Pro Silence Heat Pump. Quieter than most standard heat pumps available on the market, the TurboSilence heat pump saves an incredible amount of energy and provides a sublime user experience with its top-of-the-line control system.
The TurboSilence control system will run as quietly as a fridge, even when heating capacity is instantly increased by 20%.
With built-in Wi-Fi, this heat pump can be controlled remotely, so you can kick up your feet while the Turbo-Silence gets to work.
It can operate in air temperatures between -15 and -43 degrees Celsius, and is suitable for installation for both indoor and outdoor pools.
If you have any more questions about the benefits air source heat pumps can provide or which product might be right for you, feel free to get in touch with our expert team for some more tailored advice!
