How Long Should a Pool Heater Last in Orlando?

Gas heater lifespan varies with install location and chemistry. Salt-safe models installed in coastal Orlando zones — Winter Park, Celebration, Hunters Creek — may last longer than standard models exposed to the same salt air.

Heat pumps generally last longer than gas heaters on paper, but refrigerant leaks become more common as they age, and Orlando's salt air corrodes coils faster near the coast.

The biggest lifespan factor is water chemistry — high pH from Orlando's hard water can create scale that damages heat exchangers regardless of brand.