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Turn Your Pool Into a Year-Round Oasis

Living in Florida means enjoying sunshine nearly every day of the year, but many homeowners are surprised to discover that pool water can become too cool for comfortable swimming during the fall, winter, and spring months. A professionally installed solar pool heating system can extend your swimming season dramatically, allowing you and your family to enjoy your pool for many more months without the high operating costs associated with gas or electric heaters.

For homeowners throughout Sarasota and Southwest Florida, one company has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and outstanding customer service: Mirasol Solar.

“I was tired of having a cold pool even in the summer. The rains cool it down too much. Now I can glide into the pool without wincing.
Plus we extend our swimming season by months.” CRJones

A Family Tradition of Solar Excellence

Over 190 Ratings

Mirasol Solar is more than just another solar contractor. The company has been serving Florida homeowners for decades and remains family owned and operated, with second-generation leadership continuing a tradition of excellence that has made the company one of the region’s most respected names in solar energy. The company traces its roots back to the 1970s and has built a reputation for professionalism, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.

That family-owned commitment to quality extends to the products Mirasol installs. Their preferred solar pool heating systems utilize premium Aquatherm solar collectors—another family-owned, second-generation company dedicated to manufacturing superior solar heating products in the United States.
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When two family-owned companies with decades of experience work together, homeowners benefit from exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and long-term reliability.

An Innovator in Solar Energy Solutions Since 1977

Mirasol Solar carries on a tradition of energy-efficient products for homes and businesses started by George W. Eggleﬁeld in 1959 with the creation of Southern Insulation Co. With over 4 decades of experience, his company has provided energy-saving alternatives for Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee counties. In 1977, Southern Insulation created a Solar Water Heating Division, which soon became known as Mirasol. In 1980, Scott Eggleﬁeld was among the first in the state of Florida to receive a Solar Contractor License and a State-Certified Plumbing Contractor License, which enabled Mirasol to install water heaters, swimming pool heat pumps, and gas heaters.

Why Aquatherm Solar Panels Stand Above the Rest
Aquatherm Solar Panels

Not all solar pool heating panels are created equal. Aquatherm panels are widely recognized for their durability, efficiency, and long service life. Manufactured in the USA, these high-performance solar collectors are specifically engineered to withstand Florida’s intense sun, heavy rains, and challenging weather conditions.

Aquatherm’s advanced design maximizes solar heat collection while maintaining excellent water flow characteristics. The result is a system that efficiently transfers the sun’s free energy into comfortable pool temperatures.

For homeowners, that means warmer water, greater reliability, and years of dependable performance.

Quality Installation Makes All the Difference

“These installers know what they are doing and are extremely qualified.”

Even the best solar panels are only as good as the installation behind them.

One reason Mirasol Solar has earned such a loyal customer following is its attention to detail during every phase of a project. Customers consistently praise the company’s professionalism, communication, workmanship, and responsiveness. Reviews frequently highlight clean installations, knowledgeable technicians, prompt service, and crews that treat each home with care and respect.

Many customers describe Mirasol as a company that stands behind its work, responds quickly when service is needed, and delivers installations that perform as promised. Others note that the company was recommended by neighbors, family members, and friends—a testament to decades of satisfied customers throughout the Sarasota area.

Today, Mirasol Solar has helped over 20,000 households save on their energy costs through solar power and represents three generations of the Egglefield family, with Damon Egglefield being the most recent member involved.

Extend Your Swimming Season Naturally

A properly designed solar pool heating system can significantly increase water temperatures using nothing more than Florida sunshine.

Instead of limiting pool use to the hottest months of the year, many homeowners enjoy comfortable swimming well into the fall and winter seasons. Solar pool heating works by circulating pool water through rooftop solar collectors, where the sun warms the water before it returns to the pool.

Pool owners across sunny climates frequently report substantial temperature increases and significantly longer swimming seasons after installing solar heating systems.

The result is a pool that’s ready when you are—whether it’s a weekend family gathering, an afternoon swim, or entertaining guests.

Save Money Year After Year

One of the greatest advantages of solar pool heating is its remarkably low operating cost.

Unlike gas heaters that consume expensive fuel or electric heat pumps that increase utility bills, solar pool heating harnesses free energy from the sun. Once installed, operating costs are minimal because the system uses existing pool circulation equipment and requires no fuel purchases.

For many Florida homeowners, solar pool heating provides the ideal balance between comfort and affordability. Instead of paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually to heat a pool, homeowners can enjoy warm water using one of the most abundant resources available—the Florida sunshine that shines nearly year-round.

In Florida, a solar pool heater can save you $1,000 to over $2,400 annually in utility costs compared to traditional gas or electric heat pumps. By harnessing the state’s abundant sunshine, a system can efficiently extend your swimming season by 3 to 4 months, often allowing for year-round swimming in South Florida.

Key Savings & Performance

The Bottom Line: Traditional gas heaters can cost $300 – $500 per month to run, while electric heat pumps usually run $100 – $200 monthly. Solar operating costs are virtually zero (only the slight power required to pump the water).
Temperature Boost: Solar systems typically raise your pool temperature by 10°F to 15°F, keeping the water comfortably in the low-to-mid 80s. [1, 2]

The Mirasol Difference

Choosing a solar pool heating contractor is about more than equipment. It is about trust, experience, and knowing the company will be there long after the installation is complete.

Mirasol Solar has built that trust over decades of service throughout Southwest Florida. Their combination of experienced professionals, premium American-made Aquatherm solar collectors, meticulous installation practices, and family-owned values continues to make them a preferred choice for homeowners seeking dependable solar pool heating solutions.

For Sarasota homeowners who want warmer water, a longer swimming season, and lower heating costs, Mirasol Solar delivers a solution that pays dividends in comfort and enjoyment for years to come.

Because in Florida, the swimming season shouldn’t end when the weather cools—it should continue whenever the sun is shining.