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Heaters: gas, heat pump & solar
Scottsdale pools are warm much of the year, but heating stretches the season into fall and spring.
| Type | Strengths | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Heats fast; great for spas | Highest running cost |
| Heat pump | Efficient in mild air temperatures | Slower; works best when air is above about 50°F |
| Solar panels | Very low running cost in sunny Arizona | Needs roof space; slower on cloudy days |
| Solar cover | Cheapest way to hold heat and cut evaporation | Must be removed to swim |
Hard water scales heater heat exchangers, so keep chemistry balanced if you heat.
Recommended supplies
- Pool heat pump
- Solar pool heating panels
- Solar pool cover — Cuts evaporation and holds heat.
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