Need advice on choosing an energy-efficient smart pool heater.

Hey all,

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A year ago, I finally made my childhood dream come true and built a pool in my backyard. Unfortunately, I hardly get to use it as often as I'd like. To be honest, I doubt that I've swum more than fifty times since I had it, and the only ones fully enjoying my pool were my neighbors' kids. The weather is unpredictable where I live, and whenever I have free time to swim, the water temperature isn't the most pleasant, which ruins all the fun as I've never been a fan of cold showers.

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I hope I can find some guidance on this sub because one of the main features I'm interested in is being able to control the heater through my phone or other smart devices. I want a heating system that would allow me to turn on and off the heater quickly, adjust the temperature, and set schedules from my office or while on the go so that I don't have to wait long until the water is warm enough when I get home.

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Also, I'm particularly interested in a heater that is both energy-efficient and cost-effective. I don't want to spend a fortune on heating my pool, but at the same time, I want a heater that does its job fast and is reliable. From what I read about solar pool heating cost, a system running on green energy seems to be the best option in the long run. Still, I'm open to heaters using gas or an electric heat pump as long as they do their job and don't cost me a kidney every month.

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I'd highly appreciate it if you could share what heating system you're using and if you're pleased with the settings and performance. Also, please let me know if any particular manufacturers or brands should be avoided. The last thing I want is to invest in something that will fail me in a short time.

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Thanks in advance for your help and recommendations.

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