In warm climates, a heat pump is often more economical to operate than a gas pool heater or a conventional electric pool heater. The Hayward W3HP21004T is a popular choice that delivers up to 95,000 ...

Under a new regulation, gas pool heaters will be phased out over the next few decades in Southern California. Above, swimmers in a pool in Baldwin Hills in 2021. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) ...

Pulling back the cover on your swimming pool is a clear sign that the seasons are changing and summer is quickly approaching. While summer seems short-lived, the time you spend enjoying your pool ...

Electric heat pumps operate by using the suppressed heat in the air to heat the pool. A heat pump’s efficiency is associated with the air temperature and the pool water’s temperature. The efficiency ...

To the editor: Should we all stand up and applaud the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for its decision to eliminate gas-fueled pool heaters? This is just another easy-to-pass ...