Does Adding a Heating Unit to Your Las Vegas Pool Make Sense?

 One of the greatest aspects of owning your own pool is that you can customize it as much or as little as you like. That means choosing your own deck surface, water depth, and even expanding or diminishing the pool's overall size.

One common practice of pool-owners is to add a heating unit to their pool. This can raise water temperatures, making swimming at night or in cooler weather much more pleasurable. However, if you live in Las Vegas, is the addition of a heating unit to your swimming pool going to make much of a difference? Let's investigate how heating units work and their benefits to see if a heating unit in your pool is a good choice.

Power Consumption

Heating units require energy to run, which can increase your overall energy bills. However, it can be difficult to predict how much power will be needed. This depends on a number of things, including fuel type, the size of the pool that needs to be heated (or the amount of water), and how hot you like your pool water to be.

To get a more accurate prediction of how much heating your pool might cost you, it's advised you consult a professional. Hiring someone who knows a little more about pool heating and energy consumption can save you lots of money in the long run, especially if you're dead set on heating your pool water no matter what.

Are There Any Benefits to Heating Your Pool?

We know what you're thinking:

"I get to swim in warmer water! That's the benefit!"

However, swimming in warmer water can provide more benefits than just being a pleasurable experience. Water heated to 80 degrees and higher is actually recommended for children and the elderly, as weaker immune and cardiovascular symptoms can be negatively impacted by swimming in cooler water with any regularity.

Warmer water can also encourage exercising, as pool owners with heated water reportedly make more use of their pools, as the water's temperature isn't affected by cooler weather. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, and doing it regularly can significantly improve one's cardiovascular system, muscular build, and general health! That means heating your pool water comes with health benefits as well as general enjoyment.

So, What's the Verdict?

At the end of the day, whether or not you decide to install your own pool heater is your own choice. It's not for us to say what the right course of action is, but there are definite pros and cons to both choices.

You'll want to consider whether you'll make us of the heating unit regularly, which is a big part of debating whether one is worth the cost. It all comes down to what you'll be getting a heater for - is it for entertaining others, encouraging yourself to swim more, or an attempt at swimming for more days in the year?

Having a clear goal for your heating unit can make getting one or not getting one an easy choice to make. If you have any questions about the installation process or other factors, feel free to contact Nationwide Pool for consultation. Our professional team is more than ready to assist with all of your pool-related needs.