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A reliable pool heater can keep your backyard swimming pool at a comfortable temperature even during chillier days, so you can extend your swimming season. Some pool heaters can also make the water cooler when the outdoor temperature is exceptionally hot, providing you with a relaxing oasis during the dog days of summer.
But pool heaters can vary significantly in terms of performance, price, energy efficiency, size and noise output. Which is why the Good Housekeeping Institute took on the task of finding the best pool heaters on the market.
Below, you’ll see reviews of the six best pool heaters of the year. You can also check out our picks of the best swimsuits for women, the best men’s swim trunks, the best above-ground pools and the best pool toys for a fun day in the water.
Like the majority of pool heaters, this Hayward pool heater runs on natural gas. But it stands out from the crowd for its decent price for its heating capacity as well as its thermal efficiency and low emissions, according to the manufacturer.
Multiple online reviews on Amazon said the machine delivers fast heating. One customer who called it a «dynamo,» said of the first time using it overnight with their pool which holds 20,000 gals of water: «The pool temperature rose from 74°F to 92°F; that is a rise of 18 degrees in seven hours.»
It features a highly durable cupronickel heat exchanger — which helps prevent corrosion, making it a great choice for saltwater and chemically treated in-ground pools — and provides 200,000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per hour. Plus, it’s
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