In Texas, the heat of the summer months can cause swimming pool temperatures to increase to the point of being too warm for comfort. Conversely, the spring, fall and winter months can cause swimming pool temperatures to decrease to the point of being too cool for comfort. Depending on what months you like to swim most in, opting to have a Glacier Pool Cooler or a pool heater can be a great investment.

Glacier Pool Coolers

Glacier Pool coolers are great for those with uncomfortably warm swimming pools. These pool chillers are designed to solve the problem of hot pool water. They are powered by electric fan cooling systems that require no Freon, No Heat Pump or gas to operate. The pool water circulates through the system, as airflow removes the heat from the water instantly. The chilled water is then pumped back into your swimming pool, giving you a refreshing and comfortable feeling while swimming during the hot summer days.

How Glacier Pool Coolers Work

After the water passes through the filter, a bypass is installed to the Glacier Pool Cooler. The pressurized water flows over a medium. It is then chilled by airflow created by the unit’s fan and pumped back into the pool through its returns.

Glacier Pool Cooler Features

Glacier Pool Cooler features include:

• Decreases the temperature of pool water by 10-15 degrees in 12 to 14 hours on average (residential pools)
• Optimal temperature controls for manual pool systems
• Easy installation and maintenance
• Runs with your pool pump and automated systems
• Energy efficient – Electric Powered (low amperage output) 110/114V 8.5 Amps 60/50Hertz

Benefits of Glacier Pool Coolers

Benefits of Glacier Pool Coolers include:

1. It is a fan based system not a Heat pump/Heat exchanger unit, so it does not need Freon or Gas to cause the expenses of operating a Heat pump system.
2. It is easily incorporated into your pool plumbing system and automated control systems.
3. It costs pennies a day to operate.

Pool Heaters

A pool heater utilizes electricity to operate and also uses the sun-warmed air which contributes to the efficiency of the unit. Heat pump water heaters do not generate heat. Pool heaters are great for those looking to swim through the cooler months.

How Pool Heaters Work

As the pool pump circulates the pool water, the swimming pool water drawn from the pool passes through a filter and the heat pump water heater. The heat pump water heater has a fan that draws in the outside air and circulates air through the outer evaporator air coil. Liquid refrigerant within the evaporator coil absorbs the heat from the outside air and becomes a gas. Then, the warm gas in the coil passes through the compressor which increases the heat. This creates a very hot gas that passes through the condenser. The condenser transfers the heat from the hot gas to the cooler pool water circulating through the heater. This heated water then returns to the pool. As it flows through the condenser coil, the hot gas returns to liquid form and back to the evaporator, where the whole cycle starts over. Higher efficiency pumps typically use scroll compressors versus reciprocal compressors of standard units.

Benefits of Pool Heaters

Benefits of pool heaters include:

1. Extends your pool season by having access to your pool year-round
2. Optimizes your family time by being able to jump into 80-degree water at any time of the year
3. Pool heaters require very little maintenance to continue offering you the ability to keep your pool water warm throughout the year

These are just a few important things to know about Glacier Pool Coolers and Pool Heaters. Contact Paradise Oasis Pools with the link below for more information!