Pool Heaters

Sizing your pool heat pump correctly ensures comfort, efficiency, and lower energy costs. Start by calculating your pool volume in gallons, then determine your BTU needs based on your climate—4 BTUs per gallon for warmer regions and 5 BTUs per gallon for cooler ones. Finally, use the free HVACDirect.com sizing guide to match your pool’s requirements with the right unit. With the right heat pump, you can enjoy swimming in perfectly heated water all year long.

Pool heat pumps are the key to year-round swimming comfort. With leading brands like Gulf Stream, AquaCal, and ACiQ, you’ll enjoy warm, inviting water well beyond summer. Portable, efficient, and built to last, these systems make extending your swim season affordable and easy. Shop now to take advantage of limited-time savings on the industry’s most trusted pool heating solutions.

As energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, more pool owners are swapping gas heaters for electric heat pumps. By drawing warmth from the air rather than burning fuel, heat pumps deliver up to 80% lower operating costs, whisper-quiet performance, and year-round temperature control. Explore fixed-speed, reverse-cycle, and inverter models to choose the ideal pool heating solution for your backyard.

Maintaining the perfect pool temperature year-round doesn’t have to break the bank. In this comprehensive guide, we explain how electric pool heat pumps work—drawing heat from the air and transferring it into your water—versus traditional gas heaters. You’ll discover the three main types of heat pumps: Fixed-Speed (Standard), Heat & Cool, and Inverter (Variable-Speed). Whether you’re sizing an above-ground pool, an inground oasis, or a backyard spa, our Pool Heat Pump Sizing Guide will help you match your volume and climate to the perfect BTU capacity. Shop the full line of Gulfstream, ACiQ, and Madimack heat pumps at HVACDirect.com.

Discover the simple three-step method to size your pool heat pump with cooling: calculate your pool’s volume, apply the climate-based BTU rule of thumb, and choose between inverter or fixed-speed technology. Get the right capacity for efficient heating & cooling—and extend your swim season without wasting energy.