The Rising Costs of Heating Pools and Underfloor Heating
In the summer of 2020, the demand for swimming pools surged as people spent more time in their gardens due to coronavirus restrictions. However, the cost of heating these pools has significantly increased since then.
According to Peter Joyce, the managing director of maintenance firm Poolstore, the most common pool size is 12ft by 24ft, holding approximately 40,000 litres of water. On average, these pools require 46.5 kwh of energy daily, or a total of 6,280 kwh over a four to five-month season.
With current electricity prices at 34.0p per kwh, heating a pool over the summer months would cost an average of £2,135 using electricity. However, many pool owners opt for gas heaters or heat pumps to reduce costs. Using gas would amount to £630 per season, while a heat pump would lower the cost to £475.
An above ground swimming pool, typically made from steel and PVC with a capacity of around 8,000 litres of water, can be purchased for a few hundred pounds. Nevertheless, the heating costs for such pools would still be approximately £430 per season.
“We are observing a lot of complaints from people regarding the cost, but they still seem willing to pay,” says Joyce. “During lockdown, the demand for above ground pools and heaters skyrocketed, and the industry was booming. However, this year, it will be more expensive than ever to heat a pool, so it could be a challenging year for us.”
The Cost of Running Underfloor Heating
The demand for underfloor heating has been steadily increasing as the systems become more energy efficient and easier to control. According to a recent report from AMA Research, underfloor heating accounted for 8% of the UK heating industry by value in 2021, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors.
The cost of running underfloor heating depends on the size and type of the system. For example, a medium-sized eight square meter bathroom would currently cost around £50 per month to operate, assuming the heating is on for two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening, according to energy consultancy GreenMatch.
The Energy Consumption of Agas
An Aga, a cast iron oven that can also function as a heater, is a prevalent fixture in many rural or larger homes. Agas are always on and consistently generate heat, making them energy-intensive appliances.
Many owners utilize their Agas to dry laundry, and the heat spreads beyond the kitchen, postponing the need to turn on the central heating during colder months. Agas are typically switched off in the summer, with an alternative oven used for cooking.
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