Cost of Operation
Solar is an alternative energy source, and has no cost of operation. The pool pump must run for the solar heater to function, and may increase your electric bill by $30 to $210 per year depending on your normal filtering time and which sort of solar system you are running.
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Cost of Operation
Due to their high efficiency, heat pumps have a low cost of operation. Typically, for every 20 cents of electric input, you receive $1.00 worth of heat. The typical pool averages $250 to $1500 per year for heat. This is also dependant on run times, winter being more expensive.
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Cost of Operation
A gas heater for a spa is very cost efficient with costs averaging $100 per year. The typical pool however averages $500 to $1500 per year for heating with Natural Gas. LPG gas is approximately 50% more.
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