Above Ground Pool Heaters

3 above ground pool heaters from Raypak, Turbro, ACiQ and more. Prices run $300 to $1,799.

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.

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 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

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

Compare specs

Heater type	Heating output	Pool type	Spec score	Price
Natural gas	105000	Above ground	n/a	$1,799.00 as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
Heat pump	18000	Above ground	7.2	$549.99 as of 11/04/2026 06:37 PST - Details
Solar		Above ground	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details

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