While electric, gas, and solar heaters have a short life span, a pool heat pump can outlast them all. The typical life span of a pool heat pump is about ten years or more. However, several key factors play a role in the life expectancy of a pool heat pump. You can extend the lifespan of your pool heat pump up to fifteen years or more if you are willing to put in a little effort. And it all starts with proper installation, care, and maintenance. Overall, a pool heat pump is a good investment that might supersede your expectations. SPRSUN heat pumps present all the qualities needed to last longer and work efficiently.

The location of the heat pump will, in a great way, affect how efficiently your heat pump will work. Ensure that your heat pump is close enough to your filter and not more than 25 feet away from the pool. If you place it away from the pool, the heated water will cool down before getting to the pool. It is also vital that you ensure that there are no obstructions near the heat pump. Give it at least 30 inches or more of clearance all around it. Doing so will ensure that there is sufficient air that gets into the heat pump. Once you install it, you can run it to see if it efficiently heats the pool. 

Swimming pool water passes through the filter when the pool is being used to get rid of any dirt or debris. It is during this process that the water for a heated pool gets warmed up. What happens is, the heating pump takes in warm air from the outside and turns it into warm gas. As the warm gas passes through the pump's coils, it increases the heat in the compressor. As the water passes through this compressor, the energy is transferred into the water. The now warmed water returns to the pool and helps heat the water in the pool as well. The process repeats itself until the pool water is warm enough.