How to Make your Pool Heat Pump 2X More Efficient?

Posted by Madimack on May 13th, 2021

Every pool heat pump owner or potential buyer should know how to leverage their heat pump heaters for maximum benefit. We already know that a pool heat pump is the most cost-effective way of heating our swimming pools throughout the year. But how can we ensure that we are getting the ultimate value of our money?

Here are 3 ways to make your pool heat pump 2X more efficient:

1. Use a solar pool heater:

What causes a hole in your pocket is not heating a pool but keeping it warm. To maintain constant pool temperature, you have to keep your pool heating system running. And if everyone in your family enjoys a regular swim in the pool, then you would probably be keeping your pool pump running for 8 hours a day - that’s burning a big hole in your pocket.

But if you don’t want to break the bank, then you should use a solar cover. Using a pool cover improves the pool’s heat retention capacity.

In case you are not aware, the solar pool cover, also known as the solar blanket, is a thin and lightweight sheet that incorporates UV resistant plastic. The pool cover helps in maintaining pool temperature by trapping the heat inside the pool and it also prevents unwanted debris from entering the water. It’s a win-win.

2. Keep cleaning the evaporator coil and vents:

After a few months of use, some parts of the pool pump, like the condenser will experience wear and tear, while others like the evaporator coil and vents will get dirty. This usually happens because of lack of maintenance or cleaning and also may happen after a storm.

Keeping the evaporator clean ensures that the pool heat pump can harvest heat as effectively as possible. Also, vents which cover your evaporator coil should be clear to avoid reducing the airflow. So, It is good to keep removing the twigs, leaves and dust from the evaporator and vents regularly.

3. Ensure that your pool heater is the right fit for your pool:

If you are planning to purchase a new pool heater or replacing your old gas heat pump heater with an electric pool heating unit, then this tip is for you.

Although many pool owners don’t give heed to this, However, sizing your pool pump correctly according to your swimming pool makes a difference. If your pool is too big and you pick a pool heater with less power then you have to run your pool heater for longer periods. This can be near twice the time that a larger unit would take. It can increase your energy bills and also deteriorate your pool pump over time due to the extra run time. That’s the reason why ensuring that your pool heater is the right fit for your pool is important.

Bonus Tip: Choose the best heat pump manufacturer.

With a plethora of heat pump manufacturers and resellers available out there, it becomes daunting to take the right decision. Choosing the best heat pump manufacturers has a lot to do with the enhanced energy efficiency of the heat pump heater.

Madimack is a 100% Australian owned and operated company, we emphasize the importance of using scientific advancement in invention and engineering, which empowers our company to deliver pool heat pumps that are extremely energy-efficient, with an average C.O.P. equals 10. In addition to this, you will get up to 25 years of warranty on the titanium exchanger and up to 4 years of warranty on other parts of the heat pump heater hence no question of reliability.