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Solar Pool Heating in Florida

Solar pool heating uses collectors, usually on the roof, and the pool's own filtration pump to circulate water through them. The businesses below mention solar in their name and hold a pool/spa or solar contractor license. Confirm that the company installs solar pool heating, not only solar electric panels.

Why choose this

  • Uses free energy from the sun, with low annual operating costs.
  • The pool's existing filtration pump circulates water through the collectors.
  • Collectors can be sized to lengthen the swimming season.

Things to consider

  • Output depends on sunshine, so a cloudy cold snap means less heat.
  • Needs a large, unshaded area, usually a roof, that faces a suitable direction.
  • Roof work needs care: ask how the collectors are mounted and how roof penetrations are sealed.

Questions to ask

  • The contractor's license number, so you can confirm it on the DBPR website.
  • Who pulls the permit (and any separate electrical or gas permit) and whether permit fees are included.
  • The heater make, model and output, and how they sized it for your pool. Ask them to show the calculation.
  • Warranty terms: manufacturer warranty on the equipment and the contractor's own warranty on labor.
  • Collector area as a share of your pool's surface area, and why they chose it.
  • Where the collectors go, which way they face, and whether anything shades them.
  • Whether the system is certified or rated, and what freeze protection or drain-down it has.

Solar Pool Heating by county

Solar Pool Heating (21)

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Also licensed for heater work: pool equipment service & heater repair (1,249)

Only a few businesses name pool heating in their name. Florida's swimming pool/spa servicing license covers the reinstallation or addition of pool heaters, so these licensed servicing contractors may also be able to help. They don't specifically advertise solar pool heating in their name, so ask whether they install or service the heater type you want.
About pool equipment service & heater repair

Looking for another option? See Pool Heater & Heat Pump Specialists or compare heat pumps, gas and solar.

Frequently asked questions

How big should a solar pool heating system be?

The U.S. Department of Energy says solar pool heating needs a collector of 50% to 100% of the pool's surface area, and that Florida systems are often sized near 100% because many owners use their pools year round. See our sizing guide.

Can my HOA stop me from installing solar collectors?

Generally no. Under section 163.04, Florida Statutes, a deed restriction or covenant may not prohibit solar collectors on buildings. An association can choose where on the roof they go, within an orientation to the south or within 45° east or west of due south, as long as that does not impair the collectors' effective operation. Check your HOA's approval process before work starts.