POOL HEATERS
No more checking the forecast before deciding if today's a swim day. No more waiting for July to justify the investment you already made. Just more nights, more mornings, and more reasons to be out in the pool from Spring to Fall.
The benefits of heating your pool go beyond comfort.
Find Your Match
Not sure where to start? Here's how each type works, and who it's really built for.
Burns natural gas or propane to heat water directly, regardless of the outside temperature. The fastest way to warm a pool, but the highest ongoing fuel cost of any option.
Best for: Owners who want the pool ready on demand, or who only heat occasionally for specific events rather than running a heater continuously.
TALK TO AN EXPERTUses electricity to pull ambient heat from the air, similar to a heat pump for a house, rather than burning fuel directly. Far lower running cost than gas, but heats more gradually and works best when outside temperatures are already mild.
Best for: Owners who run their pool heated for most of the season and want to keep operating costs down over the long run.
TALK TO AN EXPERTA straightforward electric resistance heater. No gas line or fuel tank to depend on. Simple to install and reliable, though the electricity draw makes it best suited to smaller volumes of water.
Best for: Smaller pools where a full gas or heat pump setup would be unnecessary.
TALK TO AN EXPERTAs water circulates through the panels, natural sunlight does all the work of warming it.
Best for: Extending the swimming season on a budget, in a yard that gets solid direct sun.
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Tell us about your pool type and what matters most, and we'll help you find the heater that actually fits.
Why choose us
Anyone can sell you a heater. We help you weigh the actual trade-offs so you're not stuck with the wrong fit.
Family-run and proudly Canadian since day one. We understand our climate, our customers, and what it takes to build an outdoor space that works year-round.
With decades in the industry, we've helped generations of homeowners design, build, and care for their outdoor spaces with confidence.
From pools and hot tubs to patio furniture and service, everything you need is available in one place making your project simple from start to finish.
We offer convenient financing plans to help you invest in your backyard now, with payment options that work for your budget.
Our knowledgeable team is here year-round to help with installation, maintenance, and ongoing care for your backyard.
Enjoy long-term peace of mind with strong manufacturer warranties, ensuring your pool can be supported and serviced for years to come.
We carry well-known, reputable brands chosen for their performance, durability, and long-term value.
Ready to start your project?
Visit our showroom or get in touch. We'd love to help you design your perfect outdoor space!
Talk to an expertThe questions we get asked most about pool heaters.
Solar costs nothing to run since it uses only sunlight, followed by heat pumps, which use electricity far more efficiently than gas burns fuel. Gas heaters have the highest running cost, but heat the fastest regardless of conditions.
A gas heater can typically raise a pool several degrees in a matter of hours. A heat pump usually takes a day or more to reach the same temperature increase, and solar depends entirely on sun exposure over multiple days.
It depends heavily on heater type, pool size, and how many degrees you're maintaining above the outside air or ground temperature. Gas heaters generally cost the most to run month to month, heat pumps considerably less, and solar costs nothing beyond the upfront equipment. Using a pool cover to retain heat overnight can meaningfully cut the running cost of any heater type.
Heater size is measured in BTUs, and the right size depends on your pool's water volume, how many degrees you want to raise the temperature, and how fast you want it to happen. An undersized heater will run constantly and struggle to keep up; an oversized one is an unnecessary expense. Our team can help calculate the right BTU output for your specific pool.
Most pools are kept between 26°C to 28°C for comfortable swimming. Families with young children or older swimmers often go a few degrees warmer, while lap swimmers doing serious exercise sometimes prefer it slightly cooler.
Heat pumps pull heat from the surrounding air, so their efficiency drops as outside temperatures fall. Most work well down to around 10°C, but become far less effective below that. A gas heater is a better fit for reliably heating in cold weather.
Yes — solar heaters work the same way regardless of pool type, since they simply warm water as it circulates through the panel before returning to the pool.
Most solar heater installs need a bypass or diverter valve kit to route water through the panel rather than straight back to the pool. Our team can confirm exactly what your setup needs.
Still have questions?
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Whether you have a question about a service, need a quote, or just want to talk through your options, send us a message and we'll get back to you within one business day.
