🇨🇦 Canada Pool Heater Cost Calculator
Pool heater cost calculator for Canadian homeowners. Estimate the cost to initially heat your pool and maintain temperature using gas, electric, or heat pump heaters based on pool size, target temperature, and provincial energy rates.
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Ingresa valores
Temperature of unheated pool water
Desired swimming temperature (26-30C typical)
Resultado
Ingresa los valores arriba y haz clic en Calcular para ver tu resultado.
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Formula
Calculates the thermal energy needed to raise the pool water temperature by the desired amount. One litre of water requires 1.163 Wh to raise 1 degree Celsius. The cost depends on your heater type: gas heaters are fast but expensive to run, electric resistance heaters are the most costly, and heat pump heaters use 3 to 5 times less energy thanks to their COP.
Preguntas Frecuentes
How much does it cost to heat a pool with gas in Ontario?
A gas pool heater for a typical 20,000-gallon pool in Ontario costs approximately $400 to $700 per month during the swimming season, depending on desired temperature and weather. At $1.30/m3 for natural gas, maintaining 27C from May through September costs roughly $2,000 to $3,000 for the season.
Are heat pump pool heaters worth it in Canada?
Yes. A heat pump pool heater with a COP of 5.0 produces 5 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed. In Ontario, running a heat pump pool heater costs approximately $100 to $200 per month, compared to $400 to $700 for gas. Over a 5-year period, the higher upfront cost ($5,000 to $8,000 vs $2,500 to $4,000 for gas) is recovered through lower operating costs.
How long does it take to heat a pool in Canada?
A 400,000 BTU gas heater can raise a 20,000-gallon pool by 10C in approximately 8 to 12 hours. A heat pump pool heater takes 24 to 48 hours for the same temperature rise. Electric resistance heaters fall in between. Most pool owners run heaters continuously to maintain temperature rather than heating from cold each time.
Can I use a pool heater in shoulder season in Canada?
Heat pump pool heaters work well when the ambient air temperature is above 10C, which typically covers April through October in southern Ontario and BC. Below 10C, heat pump efficiency drops significantly. Gas heaters work at any temperature and are better for extending the season into cold weather.
How much does a solar pool heater save in Canada?
Solar pool heaters have zero operating cost and can raise pool temperature by 5C to 8C during sunny periods. In southern Canada, solar panels (sized at 50% to 100% of pool surface area) can extend the swimming season by 4 to 6 weeks. Installation costs $3,000 to $6,000. However, solar alone usually cannot maintain warm pool temperatures during cool or cloudy weather.
What is the cheapest way to heat a pool in Canada?
The cheapest operating cost comes from a heat pump pool heater, costing $80 to $200 per month depending on your province. Adding a pool cover reduces heat loss by 50% to 70% and cuts heating costs in half. In Quebec at 7.5c/kWh, a heat pump pool heater costs as little as $60 per month. The cheapest overall approach is a heat pump combined with a solar cover.
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