Why do I need to keep a hole in my pond ice?
A pond frozen over completely traps gases from decaying material under the ice. A small opening lets them out. The K&H Thermo-Pond 3.0 holds one open about 30 cm across.
What is the best pond de-icer for a backyard pond?
The short answer
It comes down to the pond. For a pond at least 46 cm deep, the K&H Thermo-Pond 3.0 floats and holds a hole open on just 100 watts. For a small preformed pond, the 300-watt Perfect Climate Submersible sits on the bottom. For a larger pond in hard cold, the 1500-watt Deluxe floats or converts to submersible. Pipestone Farm Supply carries all of them.
- Thermo-Pond 3.0, 100 WK&H Pet Products Thermo-Pond 3.0$94.99
- Submersible, 300 WK&H Pet Products Thermo-Pond Perfect Climate Submersible Pond De-icer$91.99
- Deluxe, 250 WK&H Pet Products Thermo-Pond Perfect Climate Deluxe Pond De-Icer 250W, Black$79.99
- Deluxe, 1500 WK&H Pet Products Thermo-Pond Perfect Climate Deluxe Pond De-Icer 1500W$95.99
We can get this moving for you quickly, and depending on where you are, your parcel can arrive in as little as 1 to 2 business days once it's on the road. Pickup in Millet, Alberta is free, and shipping is free on orders over $199.99 to most addresses.
Are K&H pond de-icers safe for pond liners?
Yes. K&H says the Perfect Climate Deluxe models will not harm liners or preformed ponds, and that the Thermo-Pond 3.0 can be used with a plastic pond or liner.
What is the best de-icer for a small preformed pond?
The K&H Perfect Climate Submersible is made for it. It is rated for ponds up to about 1,140 L and 46 cm deep, and its 4.6 m cord reaches further than most.
When should I install a pond de-icer?
Before the pond locks up. Set it out while there is open water, and keep the element in water whenever it is plugged in.
Where can I buy a pond de-icer in Canada?
Pipestone Farm Supply in Millet, Alberta sells K&H Thermo-Pond de-icers from 100 to 1500 watts online and ships across Canada.
Close by? Pipestone Farm Supply is in Millet, Alberta, less than 15 minutes from Leduc and Wetaskiwin and less than 30 minutes from south Edmonton. See drive times from your area.
Updated November 5, 2026 by Pipestone Farm Supply, Millet, Alberta.
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