Pool Heaters

Swimming Pool Heaters: Find the Perfect Heating Solution

At PoolStore, we supply a comprehensive range of swimming pool heaters tailored to every requirement—from 10ft backyard splasher pools to large semi-commercial installations.

Choosing the Right Energy Source

The first step in selecting a heater is determining your available energy source. Below is a breakdown of the most efficient ways to heat your pool based on your utilities and pool size.

Gas-Fired Swimming Pool Heaters

If your property has access to mains gas, a gas heater is often the most powerful and fastest way to heat your water.

• Top Recommendation: The Certikin Genie Boiler.
• Why it wins: It is currently the only condensing pool boiler on the market. Unlike conventional heaters, it captures heat that would otherwise be wasted, making it significantly more energy-efficient and cost-effective.

Electric Heaters & Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps

If gas isn't an option or you have a smaller pool, electricity is the standard alternative. You generally have two choices:

1. Direct Electric Heaters: Brands like Elecro and Thermalec are reliable and affordable upfront. Best for: Pools with a volume of less than 5,000 gallons.
2. Swimming Pool Heat Pumps: While they have a higher initial purchase price, they use significantly less electricity by extracting heat from the air. Best for: Long-term energy savings on medium-to-large pools.

Oil-Fired Heaters for Large Scale Pools

For large-scale or commercial pools without gas access, an oil-fired swimming pool heater might be necessary. However, because oil prices can be volatile, we always recommend checking if a high-capacity heat pump could meet your needs first to save on long-term running costs.

Swimming Pool Heat Exchangers

A heat exchanger is a clever way to leverage your existing domestic boiler

• How it works: It connects directly to your domestic boiler via a feed pipe.
• The Advantage: It utilizes the spare capacity your boiler has during the summer months. It’s an incredibly cheap pool heating solution to purchase, though it does require professional pipework installation

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