Why choose a heat pump to heat the swimming pool?

Why choose to install a pool heat pump?

The heat pump is very often the preferred means of heating the swimming pool of a main residence. But what are the reasons for choosing a heat pump rather than another pool heating method? Is the heat pump suitable for all swimming pools? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

For which swimming pools is the heat pump recommended?

The heat pump is compatible with all swimming pools. Whether the pool is above ground or buried, small or large, whether indoors or outdoors, whether the pool is located in the north, south or in the mountains. The heat pump can operate in spring, summer, autumn, winter or all year round. It adapts to all filtration methods, whatever the treatment. However, you must choose a heat pump with a titanium exchanger if salt electrolysis disinfects the pool water.

However, for a second home, the heat pump is not recommended. Indeed, the rise in temperature of a heat pump is rather long, from 1 to 3 degrees per day. The water won't have time to heat up in a weekend!
It could also heat freestanding or tubular pools. However, the pecuniary relationship would be shifted, even disproportionate. The purchase of a heat pump is financially more expensive than this type of above-ground pool.

The advantages of the swimming pool heat pump

The heat pump has many advantages. It is reliable, efficient, economical in use. Its technique is respectful of the environment, it uses clean, inexhaustible and free energy: ambient hot air.

It can restore between 4 and 7 Kwh for 1 Kwh consumed , i.e. less than one euro per day for a classic pool of approximately 48 m³.

It is an autonomous device and its use is simple.

It is quite easy to set up , although some manufacturers require a professional to install it to ensure the warranty.

The disadvantages of the pool heat pump

It is necessary to clearly define the needs and match the characteristics of the swimming pool and its environment to the heat pump for optimum efficiency. Professionals can handle it!

You have to worry about the noise level, especially if you have neighbours, even if heat pumps have evolved a lot and are less and less noisy.

It is the purchase price of the machine that is the most significant obstacle. It is rather high compared to other pool heating methods.

The rise in temperature of the water is rather long. It takes about a week for the water to be at the desired temperature. It increases by 1 to 3 degrees per day.

It may seem unsightly, it is placed near the swimming pool and is difficult to conceal.



The heat pump is an economical and ecological solution that allows you to extend the swimming period and enjoy hot water when the weather is less favourable. There is always a heat pump that matches the characteristics of the swimming pool and the needs of bathers.

The heat pump for swimming pools is the most often acclaimed by pool owners and it's not for nothing!

To find out more about the pool heat pump, find out in detail how a pool heat pump works and how to maintain and winterize a pool heat pump.