We just bought a new house in Orlando that has a pretty good size pool, I would say at least 15k gallons if not more with attached spa (pool is 15x30x6). The current owners had a large propane tank sunk for other reasons so they went with a gas heater.
In any case, I am trying to decide what kind of pool heater to get for the new house. I have a pool at my current house (in Orlando) with a 120k btu heat pump and it's nice and efficient, but it's noisy and takes a long time to heat unless it's above 75 degrees outside. I use the pool a lot (I work from home) and I like the temperature to be between 85-88 degrees when I swim.
I've read some of the pros and cons of the two types of heater, but have not zeroed in on a real consensus for my type of situation. The gas heater would be cheaper to install initially, especially because there is already a tank nearby, but I have no idea how much it's going to cost me in the long run. Propane here is currently around $5/gallon. Electric is $0.12/kW.
In summary: I use the pool frequently, but only for short periods at a time. I like it "hot" (i.e. 85 or above) but I don't want a lot of noise or long term expense. It's a northern exposure, and a fairly large pool with attached spa. There is already a sunken gas tank near the pool area. Which heater would be most economical for my situation? We plan to be at this new location long term, like 15 years.
Thanks.
In any case, I am trying to decide what kind of pool heater to get for the new house. I have a pool at my current house (in Orlando) with a 120k btu heat pump and it's nice and efficient, but it's noisy and takes a long time to heat unless it's above 75 degrees outside. I use the pool a lot (I work from home) and I like the temperature to be between 85-88 degrees when I swim.
I've read some of the pros and cons of the two types of heater, but have not zeroed in on a real consensus for my type of situation. The gas heater would be cheaper to install initially, especially because there is already a tank nearby, but I have no idea how much it's going to cost me in the long run. Propane here is currently around $5/gallon. Electric is $0.12/kW.
In summary: I use the pool frequently, but only for short periods at a time. I like it "hot" (i.e. 85 or above) but I don't want a lot of noise or long term expense. It's a northern exposure, and a fairly large pool with attached spa. There is already a sunken gas tank near the pool area. Which heater would be most economical for my situation? We plan to be at this new location long term, like 15 years.
Thanks.