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Heliocol |
Other Solar Pool Heaters |
Heat Pump |
Gas Heater |
Oil Heater |
Electric Resistance Heater |
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Does the system have little or no operating costs? |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Does the manufacturer provide a full 12-year panel and labor warranty? (in U.S. only) |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Is the system virtually maintenance free? |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Does the system automatically keep the pool warm without additional operating costs? |
YES |
FEW |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Does the system have metal parts which easily corrode or leak? |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Does the heater have a dangerous pilot light which can cause gas leaks or fire? |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
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Does the heater help protect the environment by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases? |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Does the heater use expensive fossil fuels? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Does the heater reduce air-conditioning costs by cooling the roof and attic? |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Has the manufacturer been in business longer than the warranty period? |
YES |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |
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Has the manufacturer been in business for over 25 years? |
YES |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |
FEW |