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Above Ground Pool Heaters

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12 above ground pool heaters from Raypak, Turbro, ACiQ and more. Most cost $550 to $4,399, and half cost less than $2,700.

Pool heaters whose title names above ground pools.

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

Top brands: Raypak (6)

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BrandRaypak6Turbro2ACiQ1Blue Wave1BluePlenum1SolarPoolSupply1
Heater typeHeat pump9Solar2Natural gas1
Heating output1050001118000112000011434501180001280001330001
Pool typeInground and above ground9Above ground3
PriceUnder $3001Under $6001Under $8001Under $9001$800 & above9$2,500 & above7$4,000 & above4
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Raypak

Heat pump, Inground and above ground

+Works for both inground and above ground pools
+Heat pump type uses electricity rather than gas
+Includes free Wi-Fi for remote fleet monitoring
$4,049.00-16%Was: $4,800.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Raypak

Heat pump, 118000 Heating output, Inground and above ground

+Rated at 118,000 BTU heating output
+Works with inground and above ground pools
+Titanium heat exchanger for pool water
$2,599.00-16%Was: $3,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Raypak

Natural gas, 105000 Heating output, Above ground, Natural gas

+Rated at 105,000 BTU of natural gas heating output
+Built for above ground pools
+Rated for elevations from 0 to 4,999 feet
−Requires a natural gas line rather than electric power
$1,799.00-10%Was: $1,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
TurbroSpec score 9.5

Heat pump, 143450 Heating output, Inground and above ground

+Rated at 143,450 BTU of heating output
+Full DC inverter design for variable output
+Supports pools up to 40,000 gallons
−Requires a 240V electrical connection
$4,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
RaypakSpec score 8.2

Heat pump, 33000 Heating output, Inground and above ground

+Heat pump rated at 33,000 BTU
+Inverter technology for variable output
+WiFi connectivity for remote control
−Requires a 240V electrical connection
$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
TurbroSpec score 7.2

Heat pump, 18000 Heating output, Above ground

+Rated at 18,000 BTU of heating output
+Supports pools up to 6,000 gallons
+Runs on 120V power, a standard household outlet
−Lower 18,000 BTU output suits only smaller pools
$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
ACiQSpec score 9.2

Heat pump, 120000 Heating output, Inground and above ground

+120,000 BTU output for heating larger pools
+Inverter technology for variable heating output
+Works with both inground and above ground pools
−Requires a 240V electrical connection
$2,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
Blue Wave

Solar, Above ground

+Solar design uses sunlight to heat pool water
+4 by 20 foot collector size
+Universal fit for above-ground pools
−Heating depends on available sunlight
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
Raypak

Heat pump, Inground and above ground

+Heat pump with cool mode for pool and spa
+Works with inground and above ground pools
+Free WiFi for fleet monitoring
$4,399.00-15%Was: $5,162.50
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
RaypakSpec score 8.2

Heat pump, 28000 Heating output, Inground and above ground

+Heat pump rated at 28,000 BTU
+Inverter technology for variable output
+WiFi connectivity for remote control
−Requires a 240V electrical connection
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
BluePlenum

Heat pump, Inground and above ground

+Heat pump design uses electricity rather than gas or propane
+Works on both inground and above ground pools
+Rated for pools up to 28,000 gallons
−Heat pumps heat more slowly than gas-fired pool heaters
$3,099.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

pool heaterHeater typeHeating outputPool typeSpec scorePrice
Heat pumpInground and above groundn/a$4,049.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Heat pump118000Inground and above groundn/a$2,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Natural gas105000Above groundn/a$1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Heat pump143450Inground and above ground9.5$4,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
Heat pump33000Inground and above ground8.2$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Heat pump18000Above ground7.2$549.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
Heat pump120000Inground and above ground9.2$2,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:38 PST - Details
SolarAbove groundn/a$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
Heat pumpInground and above groundn/a$4,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Heat pump28000Inground and above ground8.2$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details

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