Anyone have a Pool heat pump/chiller combo?

[CADDOKILLER]

Putting in a new pool and the wife wants one. Just wondering how well they work. Thanks in advance

[curtintex]

I didn't know there was any such thing as a chiller. I just remodeled my pool and would have put one on there. Mine already feels like a warm bath and it's only June.

[Mike]

I have a friend with a chiller on his pool, it was not cheap and just an add on sale for him. He and his wife are dentists, lol. They ran his geothermal and it makes a difference in the late summer. I know there is one at the Hampton Inn in Uvalde and it sure is nice during Dove Season.

I would think you need a smaller pool for it to be effective though.

[kingranch]

I just heard of this recently
I know a guy that installs these on the side- just did one for me
8324874217. Jason I think was his name...hes certified and all

[abilliott]

I have been looking at this recently too. It seems that the one of the "heater" options is a "heat pump". Heat pumps can do both cooling and heating by reversing the flow of refrigerant. If they are similar to home heat pumps I would guess that they could handle the load, it might just take more time to get the desired temps. Maybe, just maybe if they are efficient enough it might be be somewhat more economical compared to gas?

I would love to hear some real world experience if anyone has any.

[myway]

I didn't know there was any such thing as a chiller. I just remodeled my pool and would have put one on there. Mine already feels like a warm bath and it's only June.

I did not hear of them until after my install as well. Mines not warm yet but it will be in August. I am amazed they did not try to sell me one because I would have bit. I will say I learned that having a water feature come for awhile late at night helps as well.

[Take Dead Aim]

Good chillers runs about $3,000 to $4,000 installed. They will drop the temp about a degree an hour when running. 90 degree water takes about 10 to 12 hours to get to 78ish. People swimming and getting in and out of pool work against the chiller. They usually can be added at a later date.

[Roy D Mercer]

I have an AquaCal heat pump/chiller. My pool is shaded part of the day so i have never used the chiller. We use the heat pump all the time.

[Dr. Evil]

I have a heat pump. Heats in the winter, cools in the summer.

[Uncle Saggy]

Wow, I’m a chiller guy for a living

This sounds like a viable venture to look into

[abilliott]

can any of you guys who have a heat pump for heating and cooling mine chiming in as to what you think that it costs to operate it? (additional electric cost per month)

My thoughts are as long as its not terrible cost wise that it is well worth it because it would extend the swimming season by 2-3 months I would guess?

[Take Dead Aim]

can any of you guys who have a heat pump for heating and cooling mine chiming in as to what you think that it costs to operate it? (additional electric cost per month)

My thoughts are as long as its not terrible cost wise that it is well worth it because it would extend the swimming season by 2-3 months I would guess?

It really will depend on how often you run it. Figure on using it like you would a hot tub. By that I mean you will only turn on you chiller 10 to 12 hours before you use it to chill the pool. Once done swimming for the weekend turn it off. You wouldn't want to have it running 24/7 as it would add up fast.

[Sparkles]

I service approximately 100 pools.
We have several with evaporative chillers but regular gas heaters.
I think I’d go that route of electric heat pump


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[abilliott]

I service approximately 100 pools.
We have several with evaporative chillers but regular gas heaters.
I think I’d go that route of electric heat pump


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Even if the only gas option you had was propane? I ask because usually heat pumps are fairly efficient... I even read recently that they are on par with gas, and depending on gas/electric prices can be even more efficient than gas counterparts.... again though... I tend to not believe everything on the internet and that’s why I am curious and wanting to ask guys like you who have actual experience.


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[Roy D Mercer]

can any of you guys who have a heat pump for heating and cooling mine chiming in as to what you think that it costs to operate it? (additional electric cost per month)

My thoughts are as long as its not terrible cost wise that it is well worth it because it would extend the swimming season by 2-3 months I would guess?

With the heat pump the actual cost will depend on personal preference and outside temperature. My unit uses approximately 11kwh per hour. I understand the newer units are more efficient.