Ground Heat Pumps

A heat pump ground device allows for a homeowner to keep their swimming pool constantly heated at the exact same temperature.  Of course, the primary benefit of investing in a heat pump ground device is the fact that the homeowner can swim whenever he or she likes while enjoying a comfortable water temperature instead of waiting for the pool’s waters to heat up naturally via the surrounding air and sunlight exposure.  Yet, there are alternative benefits that make the more costly investment in a ground heat pump worthwhile.Energy efficiency is also a cited reason for a pool owner’s heat pump ground source preference.  The ground pump demands less energy because the water temperature is kept at a constant: this means reduced electric bills and less waste in terms of natural energy resources.  A heat pump ground source has special controls that permit the pool owner to preset the desired water temperature; even in not so wonderful weather the homeowner will have pool waters that are precisely right and at a preferred temp. 

Inside a heat pump ground source device are a number of components that force the pool waters to heat; along with a heat exchanger, the manufacturers of heat pumps also include a condenser and a special compressor handles a type of refrigerant.  A ventilator is also integrated inside heat pumps which are installed underground as well.  Sensors monitor the temperatures of the pool water and when the water temp changes, dipping below the pool owner’s preset preferences, the heat pump will automatically start up via automated processes and begin to heat the pool’s waters.  When the temp returns to the pool owner’s desired temp, the pump will then automatically stop heating the pool until the next time the waters need to be heated.

Since the entire heating process is automated, the homeowner can heat a pool with little hassle.  These devices depend upon using air from the environment which is drawn through the installed ventilation system.  The air is later compressed which forces the air to be heated.  The air heats up the water, passes through a heat exchanger, and then pumps the water into the homeowner’s pool.  While the initial investment for an in ground heat pump can cost anywhere from $3000 to $4000, homeowners gain much of the initial investment back via superlative energy savings.

Today’s in ground heat pumps are created with self diagnostic processing capabilities too.  The control panel in the device reveals special codes that allow the homeowner to immediately know what kind of upkeep is required.  Ultra-quiet when in operation, an in ground heat pump also offer a super comfortable and near silent way of heating one’s pool.  Some models even integrate with special features including temperature lockout options, and automatic defrost processes as well.