pool heat pumps

Heat pumps use electricity to capture heat and move it from one place to another. They don't generate heat. Heat pumps are designed to move thermal energy opposite the direction of spontaneous heat flow. In plumbing applications, a heat pump is sometimes used to heat or preheat water for swimming pools or domestic water heaters; the heat energy removed from an air-conditioned space may be recovered for water heating. According in an article I read, higher efficiency pool heat pumps usually use scroll compressors versus the reciprocal compressors of standard units. Pool heat pumps works efficiently as long as the outside temperature remains above the 45ºF–50ºF range. The cooler the outside air they draw in, the more energy they use. When selecting a heat pool heat pump, you should consider its size, efficiency and costs. In order to heat swimming pool in an eco- friendly energy efficient manner, it is important to size your heat pump correctly. With proper installation and maintenance, heat pump pool heaters can last 10 years or more. Because your heat pump has many moving and electrical parts, you should have your pool heater tuned up each year by a technician. Warranties will vary according to the manufacturer and should be provided along with your owner's manual.