Best Above Ground Pool Heaters Updated May 2025

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Best Above Ground Pool Heaters
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Aquastrong 16,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pools Up to 5,000 Gallons, Heating and Cool...
Heat level
Ease of installation
Value for money
Design
Quietness
Picked by 189 people this month!
Picked by 189 people this month!

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Aquastrong 16,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pools Up to 5,000 Gallons, Heating and Cool...
Heat level
Ease of installation
Value for money
Design
Quietness

9.7

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9.7

ECOPOOLTECH Above Ground Pool Heater EU50, Max 16184BTU Up to 5000gallons Electric Swimming Pool Heat Pumps, Titanium Heat Exch...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Heat level
Display quality

9.7

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ECOPOOLTECH Above Ground Pool Heater EU50, Max 16184BTU Up to 5000gallons Electric Swimming Pool Heat Pumps, Titanium Heat Exch...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Heat level
Display quality

9.5

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9.5

Varpoolfaye Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pool 16000 BTU Swimming Pool Heater Pump 5000 Gallon Heating or Cooling Mode WiFi Con...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Heat level
Display quality

9.5

3
Varpoolfaye Pool Heaters for Above Ground Pool 16000 BTU Swimming Pool Heater Pump 5000 Gallon Heating or Cooling Mode WiFi Con...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Value for money
Heat level
Display quality

9.3

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9.3

Varpoolfaye 16000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump 5000 Gallon Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pool 5KW Heating or Cooling WiF...
Value for money
Ease of installation
Heat output

9.3

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Varpoolfaye 16000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump 5000 Gallon Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pool 5KW Heating or Cooling WiF...
Value for money
Ease of installation
Heat output

9.2

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9.2

Hayward W3H150FDN Universal H-Series 150,000 BTU Natural Gas Pool and Spa Heater for In-Ground Pools and Spas
Functionality
Heat level
Ease of installation
Energy efficiency

9.2

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Hayward W3H150FDN Universal H-Series 150,000 BTU Natural Gas Pool and Spa Heater for In-Ground Pools and Spas
Functionality
Heat level
Ease of installation
Energy efficiency

8.9

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8.9

VARMINPOOL 16000 BTU Above Ground Pool Electric Pool Heater for Pools up to 5400 Gallons, Swimming Pool Heater with WiFi Contro...

8.9

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VARMINPOOL 16000 BTU Above Ground Pool Electric Pool Heater for Pools up to 5400 Gallons, Swimming Pool Heater with WiFi Contro...

8.7

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8.7

Intex 28685E 47 Inch x 47 Inch Solar Pool Water Heater Mat for 8,000 Gallon Above Ground Swimming Pool with Hose Attachment and...
Ease of installation

8.7

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Intex 28685E 47 Inch x 47 Inch Solar Pool Water Heater Mat for 8,000 Gallon Above Ground Swimming Pool with Hose Attachment and...
Ease of installation

8.5

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8.5

XtremepowerUS 14,800BTU/HR Pool Heater for 4,000 Gallons Above Ground Pools, Pool Heat Pump Pool Titanium Heat Exchanger, 115V
Value for money
Ease of installation

8.5

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XtremepowerUS 14,800BTU/HR Pool Heater for 4,000 Gallons Above Ground Pools, Pool Heat Pump Pool Titanium Heat Exchanger, 115V
Value for money
Ease of installation

8.0

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8.0

GAME 4721-BB SolarPRO Curve Solar Pool Heater, Made for Intex & Bestway Above-Ground and Inground Pools, Includes Intex Adapter...

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GAME 4721-BB SolarPRO Curve Solar Pool Heater, Made for Intex & Bestway Above-Ground and Inground Pools, Includes Intex Adapter...

7.9

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7.9

Mxmoonant Pool Heater 18KW 220V, Electric Swimming Pool Heaters Hot Tub Water Thermostat with Touchscreeen for above Ground Ing...
Functionality

7.9

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Mxmoonant Pool Heater 18KW 220V, Electric Swimming Pool Heaters Hot Tub Water Thermostat with Touchscreeen for above Ground Ing...
Functionality

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Aquastrong 16,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pools Up to 5,000 Gallons, Heating and Cool...
Heat level
Ease of installation
Value for money
Design
Quietness
Picked by 189 people this month!
Picked by 189 people this month!

10.0

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Aquastrong 16,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump Electric Pool Heater for Above Ground Pools Up to 5,000 Gallons, Heating and Cool...
Heat level
Ease of installation
Value for money
Design
Quietness