Every winter, rising energy costs mean that homeowners need to think about how to dispose of or reuse the waste heat generated by their pool heating systems. If you’re looking for ways to use this heat energy to reduce your energy bills, here are some different methods you could consider.
The first method is to install a heat and chill recovery system. Heat and chill recovery systems are designed to capture and reuse the heat from your pool heating system, thus reducing your energy costs. The system consists of two parts – a heat exchanger and a chiller unit – which work together to capture the waste heat from your pool heating system and transfer it into other areas of your home such as living areas and bedrooms. This will help keep your home cooler in summer, reducing the need for air conditioning – saving you money on energy bills. In winter, the same process works in reverse – with the chill units helping keep your home warm too.
Another option is direct-venting systems. Direct-venting systems work by extracting hot air from inside the pool house or pump room and expelling it outside through an exhaust vent. This helps reduce indoor temperatures significantly, making it easier for you to control the temperature of the area surrounding your pool without wasting energy on cooling or heating it unnecessarily. The downside of this approach is that some of the heated air is lost in transit, but if you don’t have a suitable place inside to store or vent hot air then this can be an excellent option for reducing energy costs when used correctly.
Finally, if you live in an area with cold winters then you may want to install a solar pool cover. Solar pool covers help retain heat in pools by preventing evaporation and trapping it inside the water – thus allowing you to enjoy warmer swimming temperatures without using up expensive gas or electricity supplies. Solar pool covers can be bought relatively cheaply online and can be extremely effective at reducing energy bills during colder months when used correctly.
Whichever method you choose for disposing or reusing waste heat generated by your pool heating system in winter – installing a heat and chill recovery system is definitely one of the best options available due to its long-term cost savings potential as well as its environmental benefits (such as lower emissions). Euroheat Australia are experienced Perth engineers & installers who specialise in hydronic heating & cooling systems with over 30 years experience designing & constructing these types of systems – so if you’re considering installing a new system then they’re definitely worth contacting!
