Gohlke Pools has been North Texas leading pool company since it was established by the Gohlke family in 1958. Gohlke Pools services and repairs swimming pools in Denton, Sanger, Lake Dallas Flower Mound, Lewisville, Aubrey, Decatur, Pilot Point. We are a nationally recognized pool builder with a creative design team that will help to create the right pool for your home and your budget. At Gohlke Pools we believe the Texas lifestyle means spending as much time outdoors as possible. We look forward to working with you to assure that every moment outdoors is a memorable moment
Heating Your Swimming Pool
A typical swim season in Denton easily lasts thru September, and sometimes even into October. But for non-heated pools, November is out of the question—the water is just too cold. This would be an excellent time to consider having a swimming pool heater installed. Having a heater installed should assure that you are able to swim through November and into December and will allow you to begin swimming in February or March.
Pool heaters, in this area, can stretch the swim season to 10 months per year, versus 5-6 months without a pool heater. Most pool owners that have heaters use them to take the chill out of the water on those warm days when the water is still too cold. Typically, late December through mid-February are months that even those with heaters do not use them due to the cost of operating them. But there are pools in Denton that are heated and used year-round.
Pool heaters use one of two fuels—natural gas or propane, depending on what is available. Electric heaters are fine for stand-alone spas, but not cost-effective enough to heat an entire swimming pool.
The basic principle of the pool heater is simple. A gas burner tray creates heat. The heat rises through the cabinet of the heater, raising the temperature of the water that is passing through the coils.
Vast improvements have been made to swimming pool heaters over the past several years, which allow them to be more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable. Another reason that contributes to an increase in pool heater sales is the fact that homeowners hate to spend $25,000 to $40,000 on a swimming pool and only be able to use it for six months out of the year.
Cost of a pool heater installed, including a gas line, is typically $1,500-$3,000, depending on the size of the heater, length of gas run, etc. Your local pool professional should be able to help you determine the size of heater and fuel source that would best suit your needs.
For a free estimate on installing a swimming pool heater, call or e-mail our Service Department. Our Service Department will come out and evaluate your situation and the possibilities of adding a swimming pool heater to your pool.
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Testimonials
Pat Teagarden offered to put my pump back together and attach it to my motor. Friendly counter sales. - Ed C.
Down home genuine feel. Always feel like your staff is being honest and courteous with us. I like the face that your service technicians are nice to my dogs and are able to do their service and I don’t have to lock the dogs up in the house for the day. It may not sound like much but this is a really big deal to us. - Christine W.
Answered questions and gave honest advice. Also, Saturday service since that is the only day I can be there. - Dennis W.
The fellow who came to the house and showed me how to work the filters, pumps, etc. and let me do it hands on so I knew what to do myself. Very informative, friendly, and “pool knowledge” are not silly questions. They understand not everyone knows about pools. Very knowledgeable staff. I felt every employee, either in the store or those that came out to the house knew exactly what they were talking about. - JoAnn O.
Timely response, honest answers, and friendly service. A.W. was a great guy to work with . - Patricia B .
Matt Watson is friendly, caring , and prompt. - Gary & Carol P.
Genuine concern about my pool’s problem. Taking initiative to solve the problem and having authority to do so. Seems like a family unit more than a company only our for a profit. - Mary F.
