How to Heat an Above Ground Pool in Baton Rouge

Key Takeaways

• The cheapest way to heat an above-ground pool in Baton Rouge is to stop losing heat first, and a cover is the biggest step.
• The U.S. Department of Energy calls covering a pool when it’s not in use the single most effective way to cut pool heating costs, with savings of 50% to 70% possible.
• Solar collectors use the pump you already have to run water through panels warmed by the sun.
• Heat pumps pull heat from the air and, per the DOE, work efficiently while the outside air stays above the 45 to 50 degree F range.
• Any heater wiring belongs to a licensed electrician. Call Big Easy Pool Designs at (504) 688-4066 with questions.