Installing a heater allows you to enjoy your pool all year long, as well as at night. But with options ranging from electric to natural gas, which kind of heater is right for you? The following explains the benefits of using propane as your heat source, as well as some tips for determining what size to get.

Why Use Propane?

Propane is often more cost-effective than other forms of heating, due to being highly efficient—and these comparative savings will continue to grow the more often you use it. For that reason, many homeowners don’t use it only to heat their pools, but their homes as well. It can also fuel appliances and grills.

Furthermore, unlike natural gas, propane is clean-burning, which means it is better for the environment. The containers that the propane comes in—which can vary from a few pounds to over a thousand—are all refillable, cutting down on disposable waste.

What Size Heater Is Right for You?

Propane and natural gas pool heaters offer the highest BTU outputs ranging from 100,000 to 500,000. It takes one BTU to heat one pound of water one degree. Therefore, you first need to figure out the volume of your pool. In straight, walled pools, this value can be calculated by multiplying the average length, width, and depth in feet by 7.5 to give you an answer in gallons.

However, you should also keep your location and personal preferences in mind. For example, during Texas summers, temperatures above 100 are not unheard of—meaning, you likely won’t want to use a heater at all. However, by the time the average high is in the lower 60s, you’ll be grateful for its presence and it’s up to you to decide how warm you want the water to get. Armed with this information, talk to someone at the supply store about what is best for your needs.

Enjoy a comfortable pool year-round with propane delivery from Low Price Gas. Based in Bulverde, TX, this residential and commercial propane service provides heating solutions to clients throughout the Comal County area, including Boerne, Blanco, and New Braunfels. Call (830) 980-2600 today to set up a delivery schedule or review a full service list online. Get more tips on Facebook.