Solar pool heating, explained
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October 20, 2026Does Your Solar Pool Heater Need Winterizing?
Some solar pool heaters drain themselves and never need winterizing. Others must be turned off and drained before the first freeze.
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October 19, 2026Magen Buys LeverEdge's Solar Pool Heating Business
Magen eco-Energy has bought LeverEdge's solar pool heating business. Our take on what it means for the industry, and for you if you have LeverEdge panels.
Read the article →August 6, 2026How Warm Does a Solar-Heated Pool Actually Get? We Measured Ours
Real temperature data from our own solar-heated pool in Riverside: 85 °F mornings, a 92.5 °F peak, and a measured +10 °F over the unheated pool beside it.
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July 23, 2026Why Solar Pool Heating Is Worth It (and When It Isn't)
What solar pool heating gets you — near-zero running cost, months more swimming, less to break — and when it isn't the right call.
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July 23, 2026How Much Does a Solar Pool Heater Installation Cost?
Real installed pricing by pool size, plus the five things that actually move the number — coverage, mounting, plumbing run, roof orientation, and trenching.
Read the article →July 23, 2026Solar vs. Gas vs. Heat Pump Pool Heating
A cost comparison of the three ways to heat a Southern California pool — upfront price, monthly running cost, lifespan, and when each one makes sense.
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July 23, 20265 Signs It's Time to Switch Your Pool Heater to Solar
Rising gas bills, repeat repairs, uneven heat, a shrinking season, or a heater that's died — the five moments when switching to solar pencils out.
Read the article →July 23, 2026How to Choose Solar Pool Panels: What Actually Matters
A brand-neutral guide to solar pool panels: the 12-year full warranty test, repairable tubes and couplers, two-piece header brackets, and panel sizing.
Read the article →July 23, 2026How to Choose a Solar Pool Heating Company
Five things to verify before hiring a solar pool heating contractor — C-46 licensing, insurance, manufacturer authorization, years in business, and referrals.
Read the article →July 23, 2026How to Make a Solar Pool Heating System Last
Four habits that add years to a solar pool heating system — a clean filter, winterizing when it's needed, regular service visits, and licensed C-46 work.
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