If you’ve ever wondered whether solar pool heating would work well for your home, a solar pool heating analysis offers the clearest answer. It’s not a complicated process, but it does require consideration of various factors. Because every home or commercial location is different, an experienced installer walks around the property, making observations to provide you with a realistic picture of what kind of setup your property needs, how effective a solar pool heating system would be, and how much extra swim time it would provide.
Making the Evaluation
Obviously, a solar pool heating system requires sunlight, so one of the most important things that an installer evaluates is how much sun your roof structure gets throughout the day. While a roof that faces south is ideal, a roof that leans east or west can still work as long as it gets plenty of uninterrupted sunshine. Midday shade from trees, chimneys, or nearby homes reduces performance, so part of the analysis simply looks at when and where those shadows land.
Solar panel space is also evaluated. The solar pool system needs enough space to warm the amount of water in your pool. That means larger pools naturally need more panels, and smaller ones need fewer. Homes with tight or oddly cut roof sections might need creative space design options or even a ground-mounted setup to achieve the best results.
A sturdy structure to support solar panels is a necessity. If the analysis shows that your roof is in good shape and has the strength to support the mounting hardware, installation moves quickly. If the roof needs engineering and reinforcement, it’s better to know that before you make the purchase of solar panels. Finally, your pool pump and plumbing are considered as well, since they have to move water through the system smoothly. When a pump and filtration system is old, it’s best to upgrade at the same time as the solar panel installation.
Some Homes Are a Better Fit
Some properties make solar pool heating easy. Think of wide, sunny roof sections that receive minimal shade combined with modern pool equipment. Imagine a pump house that is quite close to the roof where the panels will sit. These homes require little extra effort to install an efficient pool heating system.
Other homes still qualify, but they require an experienced system designer, such as the experts at Solaron. That may need extra panels, longer feed lines, or upgrades to older pool equipment. Solaron has installed thousands of systems, so not much can surprise us anymore! Ultimately, the goal of a professional solar pool heating analysis is to figure out the best solar pool system setup for your property that gives you the warmest and longest swim season while applying your investment efficiently.
Request a Solar Pool Analysis Today
If you’d like to find out whether your home can use solar pool heating, give Solaron a call at 916-631-9293. Our team has years of experience analyzing residential and commercial buildings for the installation of Heliocol solar pool heating panels. We take the time to understand your location, pool, and property features and then provide and explain the solar heating options based on your specific needs. Give us a call today and extend your swim season for years to come!