What is the most effective pool heater?
Best Pool Heaters
- Best Overall: Hayward W3H250FDN Universal H-Series Pool Heater.
- Best Budget: Intex Solar Heater Mat for Above Ground Swimming Pool, 47×47 Inches.
- Best for Above-Ground Pools: FibroPool FH055 Above Ground Swimming Pool Heat Pump.
- Best Electric: Hayward HeatPro 110,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump.
What is best gas heater for a pool?
The 5 Best Natural Gas Pool Heaters of 2021
| Company | Forbes Advisor Rating |
|---|---|
| Raypak PR266AENC50 266,000 BTU Natural Gas Heater | 4.2 |
| Raypak PR266AENX51 240,000 BTU Heater Electronic Ignition – NG | 4.2 |
| Hayward Universal H-Series 150,000 BTU Pool and Spa Heater, Natural Gas | 4.1 |
| Raypak PR106AENC 105,000 BTU Heater | 4.0 |
How many BTU do I need to heat a 12×24 pool?
50,000 BTU
Heat Pump Sizing Chart – Inground Pools
| Pool Size (Feet) | Summer 4 BTU’s | Extended 6 BTU’s |
|---|---|---|
| Up To 10,000 Gallons 12′ x 24′ | 50,000 BTU | 85,000 BTU |
| Up To 15,000 Gallons 14′ x 28′ | 85,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| Up To 20,000 Gallons 16′ x 32′ | 85,000 BTU | 125,000 BTU |
| Up To 25,000 Gallons 18′ x 36′ | 110,000 BTU | 150,000 BTU |
Can a pool heater be too big?
A pool heater can be undersized: if it cannot replace the heat lost through evaporative cooling, the pool’s temperature will fall below the ideal. However, there is no such thing as oversizing a pool heater. The larger the heater’s output, the faster it heats the water in the pool, and it will not begin short-cycling.
Should I turn my pool heater off at night?
We have found that turning the heater off at night allows the water to cool rapidly. The heater then has to burn at a higher rate in the morning to make up the lost heat. The higher you turn the burner the lower the heating efficiency and the greater the heat loss from the exhaust gases.