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Homeowner guides
Practical, sourced information to help you choose a pool heater and hire a licensed contractor.
Guide 01Pool Heat Pump vs. Gas Heater (and Solar)How heat pumps, gas heaters and solar pool heating work, and the trade-offs in heat-up speed, running cost and weather.Read guide Guide 02How to Size a Pool HeaterThe factors that set heater size (surface area, temperature rise, wind and covers), BTU basics and solar collector sizing.Read guide Guide 03Arizona Pool Heating SeasonWhy Arizona pools cool off on desert nights and in winter cold snaps, how the low desert differs from higher elevations, and using a cover to hold heat.Read guide Guide 04Hiring a Licensed Pool Contractor in ArizonaArizona ROC swimming pool and pool service license classes, how to use the ROC contractor search, permits and written contracts.Read guide