Solar Pool Heating FAQ

A pump, usually your existing pool pump, pushes water through a filter to strain leaves and debris. Water is then pumped into a Heliocol solar panel mounted on your roof, porch, fence, or other location with good sun exposure (optimally south facing in North America). The water is substantially heated as it moves through the panel, and it flows back into your pool, warming the water. Unlike solar water heaters for indoor use, solar pool heaters do not require a storage tank. Your pool provides all the storage needed.

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Solar pool heating systems enhance the natural effect of the sun heating the water in your pool with three essential components: a panel, a pump and a filter. Every element of our solar pool heating systems is manufactured with surgical-grade plastic. Using a unique injection over-molding process, our patented and specially-engineered components are designed to be part of a safe, low-maintenance solar pool heating system.

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Solar panel system efficiency can vary between different combinations of pool size and where your business is located. UMA Solar will help you connect with a dealer to discuss your situation.

To see more information about solar panels, browse our supported solar pool heating brands. If you’re ready to make an order, contact us to be connected with a dealer.

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The cost of adding solar panels to your current pool heating system can vary between different combinations of pool size, what system you have and even where you live. UMA Solar will help you connect with a dealer to discuss pricing options.

With the proper installation of your solar pool heating system, maintenance costs are practically non-existent. A professionally installed solar pool heating system will also operate at its highest efficiency and save money by reducing future repairs. Additionally, you can be sure that your system will meet the requirements to qualify for a warranty. All labor costs are included in the warranty when an authorized dealer installs the system.

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To purchase replacement parts for your solar panels, contact us and we’ll connect you with a dealer.

Depending on which part is damaged, the cost of repair or replacement can vary. UMA Solar will help you connect with a dealer to discuss pricing options.

A properly installed solar heating system requires little or no maintenance. Unlike other manufacturers, which use rubber hoses and metal clamps to connect their panels, our systems are connected with a patented plastic panel clamp.

Rubber hoses require maintenance every six months and metal clamps rust and stain the roof. Our plastic clamps never require maintenance or replacement, never rust and are guaranteed against leaking.

This rugged design and reliability make maintenance costs practically non-existent on a solar pool heating system. However, as a precaution, simply check your solar heating system for proper operation at the beginning of each swimming season, particularly if it has an automatic controller.

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Installing solar panels on a metal roof is possible but can be a challenging DIY project. Browse our blog for tips about solar pool heating, or connect with a dealer to discuss your unique situation.

A site visit from an authorized solar pool heating system dealer is critical in the solar installation process. Every installation presents the contractor with unique challenges and advantages. Our highly-trained solar professionals will evaluate your property for the most suitable and cost-effective solution to maximize your satisfaction. After a site visit, you’ll have a clear idea of how and where your solar system will be installed, what expected costs will be and what you can expect to save.

To schedule a site visit, contact a dealer today.

While some home improvement projects are ideal for DIY, other projects are best left to trained professionals. A solar pool heating system installation — which involves roof heights, water and large materials — is one of those projects.

Not only are you protected from liability when using a professional, licensed and insured contractor, but a professionally installed solar pool heating system will also operate at its highest efficiency and save money by reducing future repairs. Additionally, you can be sure that your system will meet the requirements to qualify for a warranty. All labor costs are included in the warranty when an authorized dealer installs the system.

Our authorized dealers are part of a nationwide network of hundreds of handpicked professionals with the training and experience to provide the industry’s highest quality installation and service. The combined expertise of these dealers, coupled with our strategically located U.S. distribution centers, ensures rapid and continuous support for the lifetime of your system.

To connect with an authorized dealer, contact UMA Solar today.