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title: "What Is Heat pump? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "A heat pump is an electric heater that moves heat from the air into the water. Plain-English pool glossary from Marina Pool Services in Grapevine, TX."
url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/heat-pump
publisher: Marina Pool Services
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Equipment

# Heat pump

A heat pump is an electric heater that moves heat from the air into the water.

A heat pump pulls warmth from outside air and moves it into the pool. It uses electricity, not gas, and is efficient in mild weather. It works slower than gas, and it loses strength as the air gets colder.

In North Texas, that makes it a good fit for extending spring and fall swimming. It struggles during a hard freeze. Keep the air coil clear of leaves, and keep [scale](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/scale) out of the water path. Problems with the compressor or wiring need a pro. See also [gas heater](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/gas-heater).

[Marina can helpPool Heater Repair & Installation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-heater-repair)

## Related terms

-   [Pool heater](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-heater)
-   [Gas heater](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/gas-heater)
-   [Thermostat](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/thermostat)
-   [Heat exchanger](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/heat-exchanger)

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