Year-Round Swimming: Choosing the Best Pool Heating System for Melbourne’s Climate

At Sunsetter Pools & Spas, we know a swimming pool should be something you enjoy far beyond the peak of summer. Melbourne’s changing weather can make pool temperatures unpredictable, often limiting use unless the right heating solution is in place.

Picking the right pool heating system will help you get rid of that doubt. It lets you swim in more comfortable water temperatures more often, lengthens your swimming season, and makes better use of your pool all year long. We talk about the most common pool heating systems used in homes in Melbourne and how well each one works in everyday situations.

Solar Pool Heating Systems: A Workable Starting Point

Solar pool heating systems pump the pool water through roof-mounted collectors, which use the sun’s warmth to heat up the water before it is returned to the pool.

• Why homeowners choose solar heating: Solar systems are environmentally friendly and cheap to operate. They work great for slightly warming the pool during spring and autumn, extending these cooler days’ comfort levels.
• Issues to lookout for: Because solar pool heating systems are dependent on sunlight, they often suffer from drops in performance during cloudy weather or in winter months. This means that throughout much of the year in Melbourne, solar heating is often used best alongside one of the other options.
• Suitable for: Homeowners who want to inexpensively extend their swimming season without continued energy costs.
• Gas Pool Heating Systems: Quick Heating When It Matters: Gas pool heating systems heat the water rapidly with natural gas or LPG, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.
• Why Gas Heating is so Popular: Gas systems heat up fast, making them a great choice for impromptu swims or spa usage. They are particularly helpful when one desires to have hot water and does not want to wait.
• Things to be aware of: The running costs can be higher, mainly if the prices of gas happen to fluctuate highly. Because of this, gas heating is usually better suited to occasional use rather than everyday heating.

A Balanced Way to Heat Your Pool

For Melbourne’s variable conditions, Sunsetter Pools & Spas often recommends using more than one element within a pool heating system.  A popular setup combines an electric heat pump with a quality solar pool blanket.

The heat pump warms the water, while the pool blanket helps hold that warmth in place—reducing heat loss by up to 75% overnight.  Many homeowners also add a gas booster for spa heating, allowing fast temperature increases when needed, while the heat pump keeps the pool comfortable for everyday use. Pool Heating Systems Designed by Sunsetter Pools & Spas

If you want to use your pool more often, choosing the right pool heating system makes a noticeable difference.  At Sunsetter Pools & Spas, we design and install concrete and fibreglass pools with heating solutions matched to Melbourne conditions and how you plan to use your pool.