{"id":956,"date":"2026-07-25T12:08:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T02:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/?p=956"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:41:48","slug":"are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pool Heat Pumps Worth It? The Truth About Running Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"956\" class=\"elementor elementor-956\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ad2dc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42ad2dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b1fb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36b1fb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-worth-the-money-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-958\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-worth-the-money-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-worth-the-money-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-worth-the-money-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pool-heat-pump-worth-the-money.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0a435f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0a435f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Are you watching your energy bills climb each month? You&#8217;re not alone. Many pool owners wonder if heat pump pool heaters actually deliver the savings they promise. <\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/heat-pumps\">Heat pumps <\/a>have gained popularity for good reason \u2014 they&#8217;re remarkably efficient. Modern units achieve a Coefficient of Performance (COP) between 3.0 and 7.0, which means 300%-700% efficiency. Inverter models perform even better, reaching COPs of 10 and running 10-35% more efficiently than standard heat pumps.<\/p><p>Yes, the upfront cost looks steep when you&#8217;re comparing heating options. But here&#8217;s where it gets interesting: inverter heat pumps cost up to 85% less to operate than other heating methods, potentially saving you up to AUD $2,500\u2013$3,000 per year.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ll walk you through the real numbers \u2014 what you&#8217;ll spend, what you&#8217;ll save, and whether a heat pump makes sense for your specific situation. No fluff, just the facts you need to decide confidently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af7d004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-bps-post-summary\" data-id=\"af7d004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"bps-post-summary.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"el-bps-summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item active bps-post-summary-title\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"bps-post-summary-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pumps achieve 300-700% efficiency by moving existing heat rather than creating it, delivering up to 6 units of heat per unit of electricity consumed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonthly running costs range from AUD $76\u2013$229 for heat pumps versus $200\u2013$400+ for gas heaters, with payback periods of just 3-5 years.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModern heat pumps work effectively in temperatures as low as 7-10\u00b0C, with inverter models operating down to -10\u00b0C for year-round functionality.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pumps heat pools more slowly (1-1.5\u00b0C per hour) than gas heaters, but last 10-20 years compared to gas heaters&#039; 5-10-year lifespan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"bps-post-summary-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegular swimmers and year-round pool users benefit most from heat pumps, whilst occasional users might prefer gas heaters for rapid heating when needed.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c4f8e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c4f8e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#What_is_a_pool_heat_pump_and_how_does_it_work\" >What is a pool heat pump and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#Are_heat_pump_pool_heaters_worth_it_Pros_and_cons_explained\" >Are heat pump pool heaters worth it? Pros and cons explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#Breaking_down_the_cost_of_pool_heat_pumps\" >Breaking down the cost of pool heat pumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#Making_the_right_decision_for_your_pool\" >Making the right decision for your pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#Power_your_pool_efficiently_with_Best_Pool_Supplies\" >Power your pool efficiently with Best Pool Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/are-pool-heat-pumps-worth-it-the-truth-about-running-costs\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_pool_heat_pump_and_how_does_it_work\"><\/span>What is a pool heat pump and how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-966c7dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"966c7dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a460315 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a460315\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a3b5dc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a3b5dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/heat-pumps\">Pool heat pumps<\/a> work differently than you might expect. Rather than creating heat from scratch, they collect warmth that already exists in the air around them.<\/p><p>Even on a cool day, there&#8217;s usable heat energy floating about \u2014 heat pumps simply gather it up and move it into your pool water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57fa4f9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"57fa4f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/heat-pumps\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See our pool heat pumps collection<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ff337 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58ff337\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-590b7c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"590b7c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/evoheat-fusion-heat-pump-300x254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/evoheat-fusion-heat-pump-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/evoheat-fusion-heat-pump.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418be39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"418be39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How heat is transferred from air to water<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49161a3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49161a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9d5c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c9d5c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process follows a straightforward cycle that repeats continuously:<\/p><ol><li>A fan pulls outdoor air into the heat pump and pushes it across the evaporator coil<\/li><li>Liquid refrigerant in the coil soaks up heat from the air, turning into gas<\/li><li>This gas moves through a compressor, which squeezes and concentrates the heat<\/li><li>The superheated gas flows through a condenser coil<\/li><li>Pool water circulates through the heat pump, flowing past the condenser<\/li><li>Heat jumps from the hot gas to the cooler water<\/li><li>The refrigerant cools back to liquid and starts the cycle again<\/li><\/ol><p>Think of it as a heat magnet \u2014 it pulls warmth from the air and concentrates it exactly where you want it.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a13089 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a13089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why heat pumps are more efficient than gas heaters<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c073811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c073811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The key difference lies in how they work. Gas heaters burn fuel to make heat, while heat pumps simply relocate heat that&#8217;s already there using just a bit of electricity.<\/p><p>This approach lets heat pumps deliver 10-15 times more energy than they actually use. A modern heat pump runs at about 600% efficiency, while gas heaters typically manage only 50-95% efficiency.<\/p><p>Picture it this way: gas heaters are like lighting a bonfire to warm your hands. Heat pumps are more like using a lens to focus sunlight \u2014 they gather existing energy and direct it where it&#8217;s needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a28fc76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a28fc76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do pool heat pumps work in cold weather?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-443f646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"443f646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. Many people assume heat pumps stop working when temperatures drop, but that&#8217;s not the case. Quality units keep running efficiently as long as outdoor temperatures stay above 7-10\u00b0C.<\/p><p>Newer inverter technology pushes these limits even further, with some models pulling heat from air as cold as -10\u00b0C. Heat pumps function year-round in most climates, though they&#8217;ll work a bit harder and heat more slowly when it&#8217;s particularly cold outside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c7d1d3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8c7d1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be16f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be16f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_heat_pump_pool_heaters_worth_it_Pros_and_cons_explained\"><\/span>Are heat pump pool heaters worth it? Pros and cons explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a75ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37a75ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For most pool owners, the bottom line matters. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about the real benefits and the drawbacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-764838a e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"764838a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"124027786\" aria-label=\"Tabs. Open items with Enter or Space, close with Escape and navigate using the Arrow keys.\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-heading\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277861\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277861\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab-index=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1240277861\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tPros\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277862\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277862\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-1240277862\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tCons\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1240277861\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277861\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-da754cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da754cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3202c58 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3202c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnergy efficiency and long-term savings\u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/heat-pumps\">Heat pumps<\/a> deliver impressive efficiency ratings of 300%-700%, producing up to 6 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed. Your monthly heating costs typically run AUD $76\u2013$229 \u2014 far less than gas heaters that cost AUD $200\u2013$400+ monthly.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a69239 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7a69239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurability and lifespan\u200b\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pumps typically last 10-20 years with regular maintenance \u2014 much longer than gas heaters that need replacement after 5-10 years. They have fewer components that can fail, making them reliable for homeowners who prefer less frequent equipment changes.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1240277862\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1240277862\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-018f3d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"018f3d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d03fd elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f6d03fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm121.6 313.1c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17L338 377.6c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0L256 312l-65.1 65.6c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0L134.4 338c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l65.6-65-65.6-65.1c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l39.6-39.6c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l65 65.7 65.1-65.6c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l39.6 39.6c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17L312 256l65.6 65.1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSlower heating time compared to gas\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere's a catch, though. Gas heaters warm water at roughly 1\u20132\u00b0C per hour, while heat pumps manage only 0.5\u20131.5\u00b0C per hour. What takes a gas heater overnight might require several days with a heat pump.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05bbb6d elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"05bbb6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-times-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm121.6 313.1c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17L338 377.6c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0L256 312l-65.1 65.6c-4.7 4.7-12.3 4.7-17 0L134.4 338c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l65.6-65-65.6-65.1c-4.7-4.7-4.7-12.3 0-17l39.6-39.6c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l65 65.7 65.1-65.6c4.7-4.7 12.3-4.7 17 0l39.6 39.6c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17L312 256l65.6 65.1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPerformance in different climates\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pumps perform best when outdoor temperatures stay above 7-10\u00b0C. They work well in warmer, humid conditions where heat extraction is easier. Pool owners in colder regions will notice reduced performance during winter months.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a91c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9a91c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452a4a2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"452a4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe8c44c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe8c44c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breaking_down_the_cost_of_pool_heat_pumps\"><\/span>Breaking down the cost of pool heat pumps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752f88d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"752f88d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lovely-swimming-pool-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1004\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lovely-swimming-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lovely-swimming-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lovely-swimming-pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lovely-swimming-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f876d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8f876d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Numbers don&#8217;t lie \u2014 and when you&#8217;re considering a pool heat pump, they tell you exactly what to expect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c0ae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48c0ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upfront cost vs long-term savings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b131a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b131a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/heat-pumps\">Pool heat pumps<\/a> typically cost between AUD $5,504\u2013$10,550 for purchase, or AUD $1,528\u2013$3,822 installed. Yes, that&#8217;s a significant investment upfront. But here&#8217;s what makes it worthwhile: these units often pay for themselves within 3-5 years and keep running reliably for 10-15 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f763f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f763f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Running cost estimates by pool size<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36fe97a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36fe97a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your monthly running costs depend on pool size:<\/p><ul><li>Small pools (20,000-30,000L): AUD $50-$80 per month<\/li><li>Medium pools (30,000-50,000L): AUD $80-130 per month<\/li><li>Large pools (50,000L+): AUD $120-$150 per month<\/li><\/ul><p>Compare this to gas heaters, which cost AUD $200-$500 monthly \u2014 often double or triple what you&#8217;d spend with a heat pump.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15340a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15340a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How inverter technology affects cost<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45db187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45db187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Inverter heat pumps cost more initially but deliver 10-35% better efficiency than standard models. With COPs of 10 or higher versus 3-7 for standard units, they reduce your electricity bills month after month.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bdfdb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bdfdb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pool heat pump cost vs solar heating<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c269c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c269c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Solar heating requires a similar upfront investment (AUD $4,200-$9,700) with virtually zero running costs. Heat pumps offer more consistent year-round heating, while solar depends entirely on weather conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1817cfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1817cfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_the_right_decision_for_your_pool\"><\/span>Making the right decision for your pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b7032 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11b7032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dream-swimming-pool-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1008\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dream-swimming-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dream-swimming-pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dream-swimming-pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dream-swimming-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a3368e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a3368e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoosing the right heating system comes down to matching your specific situation with the right technology. Here&#8217;s what really matters when deciding if a heat pump suits your pool.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fabc1e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fabc1e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How often do you swim?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3462b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3462b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your swimming habits make all the difference. If you&#8217;re in the pool regularly or swim year-round, a properly sized heat pump maintains steady temperatures efficiently. Occasional swimmers might find gas heaters more practical \u2014 they heat quickly when you need them. Regular swimmers typically see the best value from heat pumps over time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d36313e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d36313e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Climate and location considerations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc17d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdc17d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most of the lower running-cost figures apply to smaller pools in warmer, tropical parts of Australia. In places like Queensland or the Northern Territory, the warmer air helps the heat pump work more efficiently, so your monthly bills tend to sit at the lower end of the range.<\/p><p>For larger pools in cooler southern states (especially Victoria and southern Australia), you\u2019ll usually see costs toward the higher end. Colder air makes the heat pump work a bit harder to reach and hold your preferred temperature, so it\u2019s normal for running costs to creep up during the cooler months.<\/p><p>Cooler regions require models that operate effectively at temperatures as low as 7\u00b0C. Coastal pools facing strong winds require higher-capacity units to offset heat loss. Very cold climates might benefit from pairing a heat pump with a gas backup for reliability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4eb7d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4eb7d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is a heat pump right for your pool type?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44dba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f44dba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heat pumps suit virtually any pool material or design. The real factor is proper sizing \u2014 too small and your unit works overtime without reaching target temperatures. 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We&#8217;ve covered the numbers: 300-700% efficiency ratings and potential annual savings of up to AUD $1,500\u2013$3,000 compared to gas heating methods.<\/p><p>Yes, the upfront cost catches your attention initially. But here&#8217;s what matters: most units pay for themselves within 3-5 years and keep running reliably for up to two decades. Modern inverter technology makes this even better if you swim frequently.<\/p><p>Heat pumps aren&#8217;t perfect. They heat pools more slowly than gas heaters and struggle a bit more when temperatures drop. But if you want steady warmth without energy bills that shock you each month, these minor drawbacks become less important.<\/p><p>Your specific circumstances will guide your choice. Pool size, local climate, how often you swim, and your budget all play a role. Most pool owners find the combination of efficiency, longevity, and reasonable running costs makes heat pumps their best option.<\/p><p>Remember to size your unit properly and consider your local weather patterns before purchasing. We created a pool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/blog\/pool-heat-pump-guide\/\">heat pump buyer&#8217;s guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pool-heat-pump-calculator\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Heat Pump Calculator<\/a> to help you find the most suitable make and brand for your needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfdd2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"edfdd2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7eabe elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fd7eabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpoolsupplies.com.au\/pool-heat-pump-calculator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Try the heat pump calculator<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af0b3e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af0b3e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d48180 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"9d48180\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does it cost to run a heat pump pool heater? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1640\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e53617f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e53617f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af58ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af58ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heat pump pool heaters are relatively inexpensive to operate. Monthly costs typically range from AUD $76 to $229, which is significantly less than gas heaters that can cost AUD $200 to $400+ per month. The exact cost depends on factors like pool size and local electricity rates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1641\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1641\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do heat pump pool heaters work effectively in cold weather? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1641\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04e1069 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"04e1069\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccaff91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccaff91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, modern heat pump pool heaters can work effectively in cooler temperatures. Most quality units operate efficiently as long as outside temperatures remain above 7-10\u00b0C. Some advanced models with inverter technology can even extract heat when temperatures drop as low as -10\u00b0C.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1642\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1642\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the main drawbacks of heat pump pool heaters?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1642\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c8b73f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c8b73f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9cd956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9cd956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe primary disadvantages of heat pump pool heaters are their slower heating time compared to gas heaters and higher upfront costs. They typically warm water at 0.5\u20131.5\u00b0C per hour, which may take several days to heat a pool fully. Additionally, their efficiency can decrease in very cold climates.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1643\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1643\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long do heat pump pool heaters typically last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1643\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73af938 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73af938\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b61537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b61537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeat pump pool heaters are known for their durability and longevity. With proper maintenance, they can last between 10 and 20 years. This lifespan is generally longer than that of gas heaters, which typically need replacement after 5-10 years.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1644\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1644\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are heat pump pool heaters worth the investment? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1644\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9893d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c9893d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2abe0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2abe0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor most pool owners, heat pump pool heaters are a worthwhile investment. 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