Compare Pool Heaters to Find the Right One for You
The pool heating system you choose can make a significant difference to the running costs of your swimming pool, especially after the first year. The table below compares solar pool heaters and heat pumps to gas and oil heating, and demonstrates the huge difference in costs over a 5-year period.
| Solar Pool Heater | Electric Heat Pump | Natural Gas (or LP) | Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Brands of pool heaters | Heliocol | AquaCal, Hayward, Raypak | Hayward, Pentair, Raypak, Sta-Rite | Thermo-Dynamics |
| Average Unit Cost including installation to the pool plumbing | $6,000- $15,000 | $4,000- $7,500 | $2,500- $5,500 | $7,000- $10,000 |
| Energy Source Connection Costs | $0 | $1,500-$5,000 | $1,500-$7,000 | $1,500-$7,000 |
| Total average Upfront Installation Costs | $9,500 | $8,500 | $7,500 | $11,000 |
| Annual Operating Costs* | $0 | $1,300 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 10 Year Average Total Costs | $8,500 | $25,000 | $45,500 | $51,000 |
| Warranty | 12 Year Full Parts & Labor | 2 Years Labor, 5 Years for parts | 1 Year Parts & Labor | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
| Average Life Span | 25-30 Years | 8-12 Years | 5-8 Years | 8-12 Years |