Showing posts with label Swimming Pool Heater Installation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swimming Pool Heater Installation. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Do I Really Need Swimming Pool Heater Installation?


If you have a swimming pool at home, one of the decisions you must make is if you actually need a swimming pool heater installation. While swimming pools are mostly used during the summer, pool owners want to use it throughout the year too. Some people use the pool to relax, to exercise and to socialize. But, what if you are located in a state where the weather changes easily? Or what if you just really don’t like swimming in cold water?

What you can do is call a swimming pool heater repair company and ask about their pool heaters and services. Usually, a swimming pool heater repair company offers swimming pool heater installation services as well. This is most convenient for clients as they don’t have to contact separate service providers. After all, this makes sense. The guys who install your swimming pool heater should be the ones repairing it.


imagesWhich Heater Do You Need?

When you give the swimming pool heater repair company a call, they’ll ask you about the type of heater you are planning to get installed. The type of heater will depend on your heating needs.

The first is the solar heaters which will ultimately depend on the sun’s heat. Solar heaters can bring the pool temperature to 80 degrees. The only problem is that the pool’s temperature can be quickly affected by a surge of cold weather. Using a solar pool cover can help maintain the warm temperature by collecting heat from the sun and transferring the heat to the water.

The next type is called the heat pump heater and this is very popular with swimming pool heater installation companies. The heat pump heater consistently maintains an 80-90 degree temperature in your pool. This is a great type of heater for people who swims frequently or uses the pool for some swimming therapy.

The last type is called the gas heater and this is the most expensive of all. Customers of swimming pool heater installation companies choose this one because of its quick heating power. Gas heaters are huge, which is why it has the power to reach a temperature faster than other heaters and consistently maintain this temperature despite any weather condition.

Pick a company that offers installation and swimming pool heater repair services. This way, the professionals won’t have a hard time figuring out the problem of the heater as they are the ones who installed it in your home.




Ken Barett Air Conditioning
13909 Cherry Brook Ln., Tampa, Florida 33618
(813)968-5535

Monday, March 25, 2013

Getting to Know Your Swimming Pool Heater: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair in Tampa



Cooling off in swimming pools during the months of July and August in Tampa can really be a blast. These are the times when you often forget about your swimming pool heater because with the intense heat in all of Tampa, who needs these things? But once winter starts coming sometime in December, you will surely start treating your pool heaters like best friends again. For those who haven’t gotten one installed yet, today is the perfect time to do so.

Swimming Pool Heater Installation

Pool heaters are best placed on a solid ground, preferably cement slab, near the pool’s filter system. Most heaters run on gas so have a gas line near the heater’s location. Start the swimming pool heater installation by tapping into the water line between the pump and the output to the returns to divert the flow of water towards the heater. Remember this swimming pool heater installation sequence: pump to the heater’s input, heater output to the line feeding the returns. Glue the pipes once they are in their proper places. You can use PVC cement for this.

Call qualified electricians and gas technicians for the installation of the electric line from the breaker panel to the pool heater, as well as to connect the gas feed to the heater. Improper hookups are very dangerous.

Pool Heater Maintenance

Swimming pool heater installation is just the beginning of your journey with your swimming pool heater. The next step is to maintain your heating system so that it will continue to do its job properly.

Pool heater maintenance is not a difficult job. Listed below are some pool heater maintenance tips for private swimming pool owners.

  • For gas heaters, check the gas supply regularly. For electrical heaters, clean the heating elements with a wire brush. Replace them as soon as you see signs of wearing.
  • Check the pipes for any leaks. You can use a soap solution. Spray on the pipe joints. Repair the pipes or call someone who knows how to repair them once you notice that bubbles begin to form.
  • Use a time setting system. Performance of your swimming pool heater improves when it works only when needed. The time setting system helps you determine how much time you need in order to achieve your preferred water temperature.

Pool Heater Repair

Remember to perform annual checkups with a professional pool heater repair technician. These annual checkups do help a lot in troubleshooting various concerns related to pool heater repair. These services cost minimal and will keep your swimming pool heater working efficiently for many years to come.

Ken Barret Air Conditioning
13909 Cherry Brook Lane Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-5535
www.kenbarrettair.com