Our Raypak gas heater is leaking and replacement parts are about $1200, new heater online just over $2k and now I've started to consider a heat pump. Considerations: 1. my equipment room is indoors so cold weather will be a very minimal issue especially since we usually open the pool in April and close in October or November and no hot tub. 2. We are high desert (Albuquerque, elevation 5,100 feet) - weather is mild in the summer, rarely above high 90s but very low humidity (not sure if that is a big deal with the heat pump). 3. We just had solar installed - we may have to buy a little more power than we otherwise would without a heat pump but i think it will be small and still within the low consumption blocks with the power co. (lower rates). 4. Our gas heater is 399,000 BTU (pool is large 20x40'). I'm not that worried about it taking a week or so to heat the pool at beginning of season.
From what I've read, the electricity to power a heat pump seems to be cheaper than same energy needed to power the gas heater. I'm not sure if my climate will minimize potential energy savings with the heat pump. Any advice is much appreciated!
From what I've read, the electricity to power a heat pump seems to be cheaper than same energy needed to power the gas heater. I'm not sure if my climate will minimize potential energy savings with the heat pump. Any advice is much appreciated!
