Heating

Whether builders are up for the challenge of taking on solar themselves or teaming up with a local distributor, adding solar to their menu of options can be beneficial.

A pool owner shares his story of how he choose a solar heater and retailers share how the Internet is changing how customers buy heaters.

Plans are moving forward to use excess energy from a crematorium to heat the water at a nearby public aquatics facility. Innovative or macabre?

AQUA chats with Ted Bavin, president of All Valley Solar, about the beautiful simplicity behind solar heating, the public's misunderstanding of it and his efforts to save the earth, one solar system at a time.

It wasn't long ago that the pool and spa industry didn't care about global warming and climate change. However, we've come a long way in just a decade. Here, we look back at the progress made in the heating category.

If your company is considering offering eco-friendly heaters to your customers, here are some handy tips to help streamline the installation.

Pool heaters require care, maintenance and occasional replacement. A good service department devotes energy to all three to ensure customers get as much life out of their heaters as possible. Here, service pros share how they help customers make sound decisions regarding repairs and possible replacement.

Most pool owners wait for a total failure before replacing their old heaters. But that often means hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars have been wasted through inefficient fuel comsumption. As customers consider a new heater, these are the things they should consider.

Installing a heater on a pool? These are the things you should consider when matching a heater to a pool.

You can heat or cool a home using energy that's stored in your swimming pool.

With proper installation and water care, you can give a gas-fired pool heater a long life.

Gas-fired pool heaters have come a long way, making them easier than ever to sell and install.

Choosing the right heater depends on your client's needs — and, to a degree, where you live.

What to consider for your next heater application.

A new generation of solar technology both generates electricity and heats water in the same panel.

No matter the motive, reducing energy consumption is always a good idea.

"Guesstimates" can work, but a simple calculation yields more-precise results.

Pool professionals who wish to ensure pool water heats up and stays warm when needed should take the time to review the heater installation for each pool they maintain. Here are some of the critical parameters.

Photovoltaic power generation gains momentum in the pool industry, and beyond.

Some municipalities are prohibiting natural gas lines in new construction — what does it mean for the future of pool heating?

With more than one way to heat a hot tub, here is a look at spa heating strategies and technology.

The ins and outs of using the sun’s energy to heat a pool.

Show customers why a new heater purchase or upgrade is a smart investment.

A resort-style community receives a necessary pool equipment upgrade.

By providing a separate pump for the heating equipment, you can extend the lifecycle of all system components and reduce maintenance.

How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure through proper pool heater installation.