If you want to swim past October in Tampa Bay, you need a heater. The two real options are electric heat pumps and natural gas (or propane) heaters. They behave very differently in Florida.
Heat Pumps
- How they work: pull heat from the air, transfer it to pool water.
- Best operating range: 50 degrees and above (most of the Tampa Bay year).
- Cost to run: $4 to $8 per day to maintain 85 degrees.
- Heat-up speed: slow. 1 to 2 degrees per hour.
- Equipment cost: $4,000 to $7,000 installed.
Gas Heaters
- How they work: burn natural gas or propane.
- Best use: on-demand heating, spas, weekend pool parties.
- Cost to run: $20 to $50 per day continuous.
- Heat-up speed: fast. 3 to 5 degrees per hour.
- Equipment cost: $3,500 to $6,000 installed (plus gas line).
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The Florida Verdict
For 90 percent of Tampa Bay homeowners, a heat pump wins. Mild winters mean the heat pump operates efficiently most of the year, and the daily cost is a fraction of gas. Gas only wins if you have a spa you want hot in 30 minutes or you only swim a few weekends a year.
What We Install
Pentair UltraTemp and Hayward HeatPro are our most-installed Florida heat pumps. Both deliver 140,000 BTU and last 10 to 15 years here.
Plan Your Heater
Read the Pool Equipment Guide, then book through heater installation.
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Book a heater consultation and we will spec what works for your pool and budget.
Keep Reading
For the full picture, check the Pool Equipment Guide. When you need help on the ground, our team handles Pool Equipment Repair or Pool Pump Replacement across Tampa Bay. See also: Pool Equipment Warranty Guide.
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