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Swimming pool heaters are a must for those who want to enjoy their pool during cool summer nights and beyond the regular season. Swimming pool heaters can be electric or run on natural or propane gas. Heating pumps are another mechanism used for heating, while solar heating systems are an energy efficient means to warm your pool's water.

The size and power required of a heater depends on the amount of water in the pool, as well as environmental conditions like air temperature. Different heaters are often geared specifically for inground and above ground pools.

Swimming pool heaters have thermostats that will enable you to choose optimum water temperature. Heaters can come with two thermostats, which can be great if you have both a combined pool and hot tub or spa. The heater's resistance to rust, capacity, fuel efficiency, price, warranty stipulations and BTU output are important considerations.