It is no secret that Aussies love to swim! It is their dream to own a house with a backyard pool, which can get pricey. Leave aside the purchase cost and the swimming pool installation cost; operating an in-ground swimming pool itself can cost between 16% and 19% of a household’s total electricity consumption. It will add somewhere between $950 and $1550 annually to the power bill of a home. For this reason, pool owners are looking for alternate energy options such as solar power to run their pools efficiently and curtail their power consumption.
This blog will give you insight into how you can save on your swimming pool operating costs using solar power.
Solar Pool Pumps
The pool heat pump aids to keep your swimming pool clean and safe. Besides, it is a sizeable power-gulping part of your swimming pool, so reducing its operating costs is vital. Solar pool pumps are made to run efficiently using the natural sun’s energy. What it means is, aside from the initial purchase price and installation costs, it does not cost anything else to run your pool pump.
Direct Current (DC) pool pumps are dedicated solar pool pumps, and they are wired to 4-6 solar panels and are ideal for pools up to 90,000 liters. When there is adequate sunlight available, solar pool pumps operate; besides, they synchronize well and have a higher yield in summer when the use of your pool is at its peak. The solar panels can be set up and installed close to your swimming pool. Moreover, you may be eligible to obtain certain solar rebates when you purchase solar pool pumps.
What Will It Cost to Purchase & Install a Solar Pool Heating System?
Installation of solar panels is pricier! Depending on the number of solar panels required, your location, and installation complexity, you will have to spend somewhere between $3050 and $7500. However, solar pool pumps are cost-effective, will have to pay around $300 to $850.
A solar panel system will pay for itself in 4 to 7 years by providing substantial savings in your electricity bills. Depending on the brand, the solar pool heating system comes with 10 to 15 years of warranty, which gives you peace of mind.
Pool Covers
Pool covers are ideal, as they prevent heat loss during the night or unused hours and help the pool heat quicker once you remove them and start your solar heating system the next day. Besides, pool covers are designed to assimilate and spread heat. Pool covers are available from $150 onward.
Final Words
A diverse range of solar pool heating systems solutions is available on the market that helps homeowners with a backyard swimming pool curtail their energy bills significantly!
Thermo Pools supply and install high-quality Australian-made solar pool heating systems that come with 15 years warranty and require no maintenance. Besides, we provide service, repair, and maintenance of all types of solar pool heating systems in and around Sydney. We stock a complete range of pool heating equipment products for your pool needs, including automation systems, pumps, solar controllers, pool cleaners, pool filters, chlorine dosing, and more.
If you want to enquire about a solar pool heating system or solar panel installation, call us at Thermo Pools at 02 8850 4030 & Check our Google Reviews, and one of our expert and friendly teams will be happy to serve you!
