ENERGY FLOW: REGULAR
Pool pump and heating cost by technology (resistance vs. heat pump COP) plus thermal cover savings on evaporation load.
Daily cost
Monthly savings
Annual savings
Heating technology comparison
Same heat load · heating portion only (pump excluded)
$30.24
/mo · COP 1
$6.05
/mo · COP 5
Savings vs. resistance heater
$24.19 /mo
| Method | COP | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Electric resistance | 1 | $30.24 |
| Heat pump | 5 | $6.05 |
A thermal blanket cuts evaporation—less make-up water and sanitizer dilution. For heated pools, a heat pump does not burn electricity to create heat; it transfers energy from the air into the water (like a refrigerator in reverse), which is why COP 4–6 is common while resistance stays at 1:1.
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