Hi all, We have a propane tank already installed in the ground by the previous owners, about 20 years ago. Our old Minimax heater died last year (right after filling the propane tank, of course) and we are torn about replacing it with another propane heater or switching to a heat pump. The premise of setting the heat pump to maintain the pool temperature is very appealing, as Hubby likes to swim daily in the summer. I do understand the heat pump constraints with lower ambient air temperature and the longer time to heat up, while propane will heat much more quickly. We do have a solar cover/ reel and use it every night.
In Virginia, our electricity cost is 0.119kw and propane costs about $3/ gallon.
I am unsure of the initial purchase cost difference between the two units. I am also unsure of the heat pump installation costs vs having the propane tank already in place. From my research on this wonderful site, it seems that propane is the most expensive way to heat a pool.
Any insight or advice on which to purchase? What other factors should I be taking into consideration? Is there anything I am missing? Thanks!
In Virginia, our electricity cost is 0.119kw and propane costs about $3/ gallon.
I am unsure of the initial purchase cost difference between the two units. I am also unsure of the heat pump installation costs vs having the propane tank already in place. From my research on this wonderful site, it seems that propane is the most expensive way to heat a pool.
Any insight or advice on which to purchase? What other factors should I be taking into consideration? Is there anything I am missing? Thanks!