Energy Efficient Pool Systems
Save money and reduce your enviromental footprint with an energy efficient pool
Running a pool should be about relaxation and enjoyment, not watching your electricity meter spin. For too long, pool owners have been burdened by outdated equipment that consumes excessive energy just to keep water circulating and at a comfortable temperature. At Free Heat Industries, we believe in smarter solutions. By embracing modern, energy efficient technology, we help our customers dramatically reduce their operational costs while maintaining—or even improving—their pool experience.
Whether you are looking to upgrade a noisy, power-hungry pump or replace an inefficient heating system, our range of energy efficient pool systems is designed to deliver substantial savings without compromising performance.
The Hidden Cost of Single Speed Pumps
Most older pools are equipped with single speed pumps. These units operate on a simple principle: they are either running at full power or they are off. While this gets the job done, it is an incredibly inefficient way to manage pool circulation.
A single speed pump pushes water through the filtration system at the same high velocity regardless of whether it is needed. This constant high-speed operation consumes a significant amount of electricity—often accounting for the largest portion of a pool’s energy bill. Additionally, the constant wear and tear leads to shorter equipment lifespans and more frequent replacements.
Upgrade to a 3 Speed Pool Pump: Save Up to 50%
Our range of 3 speed, energy efficient pool pumps offers a simple yet transformative upgrade. By providing the flexibility to match pump speed to actual demand, these pumps deliver substantial energy savings.
Single Speed Heater
variable speed pump
How It Works
- High Speed: Used for backwashing the filter, vacuuming the pool, or when maximum flow is required for heating or water features.
- Medium Speed: Ideal for daily filtration cycles where sufficient flow is needed to keep the water clean and clear without excessive energy use.
- Low Speed: Perfect for overnight circulation or maintaining minimum flow requirements for salt chlorinators and heat pumps while using a fraction of the electricity.
The Savings
By running your pump at lower speeds for the majority of the day, you can save up to 50% on the running costs associated with traditional single speed pumps. The reduction in noise is also immediate—a 3 speed pump operating on low speed is barely audible, making it an excellent choice for pools located near entertaining areas or bedrooms.
Additional Benefits
Beyond energy savings, variable speed operation reduces wear on your filtration system, extends the life of your plumbing, and improves water clarity by allowing for longer, slower filtration cycles that capture finer particles.
Inverter Heat Pumps: Cutting Heating Costs by 30%
Heating your pool is one of life’s great luxuries, but with outdated equipment, it can come at a high price. Traditional pool heaters—whether gas or basic single-stage heat pumps—tend to operate in an inefficient "on/off" cycle that consumes large amounts of energy.
Our inverter style reverse cycle pool heat pumps represent a significant leap forward in heating technology.
The Inverter Advantage
Unlike standard heat pumps that run at full capacity until reaching the set temperature and then shut off completely, inverter heat pumps use variable speed compressor technology. They ramp up to high output when a quick temperature boost is needed, but then modulate down to low, efficient operation to maintain the desired temperature.
This continuous, variable-speed operation eliminates the inefficient stop-start cycle that plagues traditional units.
The Savings
By operating at lower, more efficient speeds for the majority of the runtime, our inverter heat pumps can cut basic running costs by approximately 30% compared to standard single-stage heat pump units. When compared to gas heating, the savings are even more dramatic.
Reverse Cycle Capability
Our inverter units are also reverse cycle, meaning they can provide cooling if your pool water becomes too warm during peak summer months—an increasingly valuable feature in many regions.
19kw Reverse Cycle Heat pump Hope Island Qld
Combining Technologies for Maximum Efficiency
The most significant savings come from integrating multiple energy efficient components. A 3 speed pump working in harmony with an inverter heat pump creates a system where both units operate at their optimal levels.
The pump can run at lower speeds—which consumes less energy—while still providing adequate flow to keep the heat pump operating efficiently. The heat pump, in turn, maintains temperature with minimal energy input. Together, this combination can reduce overall pool operating costs by a substantial margin compared to older, mismatched equipment.
Pool Covers and Heat Retention
Retaining the heat in your pool is one of your most valuable assets. When the pool covers are on during the day they transfer the Suns energy into the pool and at night time they prevent that heat from evaporating, most of it at least, which is a big efficiency and cost saving investment. Cover models come with 4yr to 10 year warranties.
Free Heat carries the full range of brands and types of quality cover which we fit and trim neatly on every pool. Also supply DIY with rollers.
Heat Retaining Pool Covers
Why Choose Free Heat Industries?
We don’t just sell energy efficient equipment; we ensure it is properly sized and installed for your specific pool. An undersized pump or poorly matched heat pump will never deliver the advertised savings. Our team assesses your pool’s volume, plumbing configuration, and usage patterns to recommend the optimal combination of equipment.
We also prioritize products with proven reliability and local spare parts availability. Energy efficiency is only valuable if the equipment lasts—and we only supply systems that are built to endure.
Conclusion
Reducing your pool’s energy consumption doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. With a 3 speed pool pump capable of saving up to 50% on circulation costs and an inverter heat pump that cuts heating costs by 30%, you can enjoy a warm, clean pool while significantly lowering your electricity bills.
Contact Free Heat Industries today to discuss upgrading to an energy efficient pool system tailored to your needs.
