5 Reasons To Use A Pool Heat Pump In The Summer

7 Shares

Most people don’t think of the words “pool heater” and “Summer” together. Which makes the idea of using a pool heat pump in the summer sound a little far fetched (at first).

Because as we all know, in the summer, the weather is warmer and the sun is blazing. And usually, that’s enough to heat up your water — at least decently. Which means that for the most part, you really shouldn’t need to adjust your pool’s temperature at all, right?

Not exactly, and here’s why.

If you don’t use a pool heat pump in the summer, then you literally have ZERO control over how hot or cold your water is. Even worse, you have no way of controlling how long it stays swimmable. So regardless of how hot it gets, you’re still entirely at the sun’s mercy.

Bottom line: without a reliable pool heater, your ability to enjoy your swimming pool (one of the biggest investments you make in your home) becomes entirely out of your control.

Now that might not seem major to some, but what do you when:

The water gets TOO hot
The water doesn’t get hot enough
It suddenly decides to rain
Cloudy skies take over
The water gets too cold
The water STAYS too cold

These are just a few factors that have a HUGE impact on your ability to swim and enjoy your pool when YOU want to. And that’s exactly why we’re sharing this post with you today. We want to help you avoid that painful reality that tons of heater-less pool owners face each year.

It’s time to start enjoying your pool, and the time you spend it, to the fullest potential. Here are 5 Surprising Reasons To Use a Pool Heat Pump in The Summer.

5 Reasons To Use a Pool Heat Pump in The Summer

1.) Cools down your water when it gets too hot

The same reason why some pool owners decide against using a pool heat pump in the summer is, ironically, the very same reason why it’s a good idea.

And at the surface, it’s easy to see why some might choose to go without. As we mentioned earlier, the sun can naturally heat up your pool in the summer.

Unfortunately, you have no way of controlling when, how often, or how much that happens. Which means that one day your pool might be just right, and the next, like a tub of boiling water. (Hint: most of the time, it’ll be way too hot, or not hot enough)

And if you’re like most people, the last thing you want to do on a hot day is jump into a pool that feels even hotter.

This where a pool heat pump saves the day — specifically, a pool heat pump with a HEAT/COOL feature (like the Oasis Platinum Ultra Quiet).

Even though a pool heat pump is classified as a pool heater, certain models also double as water coolers. So whenever your water gets too hot, you can easily switch over to cooling mode and bring it back down to the perfect temperature. And that means that your pool ALWAYS stays at the temperature you’re most comfortable swimming in, regardless of the weather — something that’s impossible without a heater.

With that simple feature alone, you can easily double the length of your summer swim season. All of which allows you to spend more time in the water, and less time cooped up inside trying to beat the heat.

2.) Heats it back up when surprise rain comes

On the flip side, what happens if an unexpected rainstorm comes rolling through?

Aside from completely throwing your pool water out of chemical balance, it also cools it down. Which means that any progress the sun made to heat up your water, is lost within minutes.

And once again, you’re stuck waiting for your pool to be comfortable enough to swim in. A major inconvenience that only chips away at your summer swim season.

But with a pool heat pump, that isn’t a problem.

Within an hour or so, you can easily have your pool right back at the temperature it was before. And even better, if you set your pool heater to standby mode with a pre-set temperature, it’ll do all of that automatically (and much faster).

But just how convenient is that exactly?

Well, imagine you’re an hour away from getting out of work. All day long, it’s been blazing hot — the kind of hot where you sweat just by standing still. And the only thing that’s been on your mind is how amazing it’ll feel to cool off and unwind in your personal, backyard oasis (the pool).

But just as you’re about to get out, you hear that unmistakable rumbling sound echoing from the sky. And suddenly, a bright and sunny day turns gloomy and wet within seconds.

Without a pool heat pump, your plans to swim would have been ruined right then and there. But in this world, you have one. And while you’re sitting at your desk watching the rain fall, you take ease in knowing that none of it will have any effect on you.

Why?

Because your pool heat pump is automatically sensing the temperature change, and heating the water up for you. So that way, when you get home, you can hop right in without skipping a beat — knowing it’ll be just as warm as when you left this morning.

3.) Weather-proof pool parties (no more canceling)

Ever made big plans for a pool party or BBQ, just to have the weather come and spoil it all at the last minute?

It’s not a good feeling, and in some cases, you might not get the chance to enjoy that time with family and friends again. Or at least for a while.

But if unpredictable weather is the only thing standing between you and an unforgettable celebration, then why not take advantage of the one thing that can prevent all of that?

You guessed it: using a pool heat pump in the summer.

At first, most pool owners only see pool heaters as something that serves a very simple function: a machine that warms up your water.

But if you dig a little deeper, you soon realize just how significant that is, and exactly how it affects your life. Having control of your water’s temperature 24/7 means that nothing can stand in the way of you and your plans. Not rain, not clouds, not the sun, or even a lack of it.

And when canceling a party can sometimes cost you money (spoiled food, entertainment fees, etc.), a pool heat pump is the one way to avoid losing it.

4.) Swim comfortably all day long (from early morning to late night)

Most people usually swim in the morning, or throughout the day.

But how about when you’re craving a late night swim, or want to spend time with a few friends under the stars?

If you’re only relying upon the sun to keep your water warm, then odds are your nightly swim-time will be VERY hit or miss (most nights will be a miss). Especially since your pool loses warmth at night.

Because as you know, when the sun goes away, the temperature of your water drops. And if there’s been a spell of cloudy weather, that only makes the drop even more intense.

And in most cases, that results in your water being far too cold to enjoy swimming in…

But if you’re using a pool heat pump in the summer, then your pool stays open for business 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In other words, you can swim just as comfortably at night as you can during the morning. At the same temperature, no matter what the weather forecast has to say.

With the added convenience of a pool heater, you no longer have to work for your pool. Your pool works for you. (It sounded cool in our head, but you get the idea)

5.) Avoid overspending on entertainment, and enjoy more time at home (in the water)

If it’s the middle of the summer, and you’re trying to beat the heat, your pool is likely the first spot you think to go.

However, all it takes is the water being a little too hot or cold for those plans to get spoiled. So instead, you might end up at the movies or the mall. Or just about anywhere that you can avoid losing half your body weight in sweat.

But the thing about going out is, it usually costs money. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying yourself, and entertaining the family, doing it routinely can add up. And if you do it enough, it can morph into a whole new expense that isn’t always budget friendly.

Now with that in mind, consider that the average cost of running a pool heat pump ranges from $50 to $150 per month, at most. If you’re spending money on entertainment, especially for more than one person, then you can easily spend that amount in just one day alone.

And if you multiply that by each day in the month you choose entertainment over your pool, then you soon realize you’re spending at least 6x as much (on entertainment) as you would to simply keep your pool open (and heated) all month long.

Imagine that; using a pool heat pump during the summer actually helps you AVOID overspending on entertainment

And let’s not forget about all the health benefits that come with swimming — something we haven’t even mentioned once in this post (but we talk about it a bunch in this one). So while you’re at home enjoying the water, and keeping your wallet happy, you’re also sculpting your summer body & getting your cardio in, all at the same time.

Win.Win.Win.

Related: 7 Cheap Ways To Heat Your Pool

If you liked this post about using pool heat pumps in the summer, you might also like:

Heat Pump Comparison Guide: How To Choose The Best Pool Heat Pump For Your Swimming Pool

21 Pool Maintenance Mistakes That Are Wasting Your Time & Money

9 Easy Ways To Avoid Damaging Your Pool Pump

A Guide To Swimming Pool Covers

How To Keep Your Pool Clean Like a PRO

9 Ways To Prepare Your Pool For A Hurricane

Share5

Pin2