There are many different types of pool heaters at different price points. In general, you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $9,500, including labor. Keep in mind, different pool heaters run on different types of energy. Sometimes homeowners end up trading an inexpensive installation for long-term energy costs.

• Electric Resistance

Electric resistance pool heaters use electricity to produce heat. An electric current flows through a resistor, heating it and transferring the heat to warm your pool. These are normally priced between $500 to $5,000, making them the most reasonable upfront costs.However, due to the use of electricity, using a resistance heater for an extended period of time can significantly increase your long-term energy bills.

• Gas or Propane

Pools use gas or propane pool heaters because they are very inexpensive, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 on average. If you choose propane, you'll need a separate tank to store the fuel and transport it to the pump. However, if you have access to a natural gas line in your town or city, you can utilize it as fuel instead of a separate propane tank.

• Heat Pump

Heat pump pool heater works by extracting thermal energy from the surrounding environment and using it to heat your pool. Even in cold temperatures, the air usually contains enough thermal energy to power the pumps. They typically cost between $2,000 and $6,500, and while they do not heat as quickly as other types of heaters, heat pumps are the most energy efficient, so they will not raise your monthly electricity bills as much as an electric heater.

• Solar

If you live in an area with plenty of sunlight, a solar pool warmer is an excellent choice. This option normally costs between $2,000 and $7,500(labour installation costs not included), and is highly affected by the weather.

Pool Heater Installation Factors & Cost  

• Factors

1. Pool Size

To calculate what amount of pool heater you need, select a heater that can release 50,000 BTUs per 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of water.

2. Location 

a. Infrastructure development conditions. Some regions don’t have a natural gas hookup, which means you’re limited to a heat pump,solar or electric pool heater.

b. Climate matters. Swimming pool heaters in colder climates have to work harder to compete with the frigid outdoor air, so you'll usually need a heater with higher BTUs, which can increase your costs.

3. Hookup Installation

Most homes pay between $350 and $2,100 to establish utility lines. In addition to a water line, most pool heater installations require a utility line (such as gas or electric resistance).

• Cost

Other costs of installing a pool heater

• Permits

Permit charges vary by municipality, although they often range between $100 and $500.

• Warranty

These warranties vary quite a bit in price, but they usually cost somewhere between $200 and $500.

• Pool Cover

Pool cover’s cost ranges anywhere between $50 and $14,000 or more, depending on the type.

Monthly pool heater operating costs

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