250,000 BTU Pool Heaters and Up

2 250,000 BTU pool heaters and up from Raypak, Pentair and Hayward. Prices run $3,388 to $4,005.

Pool heaters whose title states a heating output of 250,000 BTU or more.

We do not pick by hand: a pool heater is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Raypak

Natural gas, 264000 Heating output, Natural gas

+264,000 BTU output for large pools

+Runs on natural gas

+Digital control with WiFi readiness

−Requires a natural gas line and venting

$4,005.01

as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details

Raypak

Propane gas, 264000 Heating output, Propane

+264,000 BTU output for large pools

+Propane fuel suits homes without natural gas lines

+Low NOx emissions design

−Requires propane supply and venting

$3,387.59

as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool heater	Heater type	Heating output	Fuel	Spec score	Price
	Natural gas	264000	Natural gas	n/a	$4,005.01 as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
	Propane gas	264000	Propane	n/a	$3,387.59 as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details

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