Pool Heater Replacement Cost
A new pool heater installed runs $2,800–$6,500 depending on type. Gas line and electrical work are the usual additions that turn a competitive-looking quote into the real number.
Typical national range
$2,800–$6,500
Gas heater through electric heat pump, installed, for an average residential pool.
What this project needs measured
Measurements are only requested when they change the price of the work you selected. Everything below is collected inside the estimator — you can enter dimensions you already know or measure as you go.
Required
No measurement required
This project is diagnosed from symptoms and equipment details rather than dimensions.
Cost by type
| Type | Installed |
|---|---|
| Natural gas | $2,800–$5,500 |
| Propane | $2,800–$5,500 |
| Electric heat pump | $3,200–$6,500 |
| Solar | $3,500–$8,000 |
What to add on top of the unit price
| Item | Cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Gas line upgrade | $500–$2,500 | Existing line undersized for the new unit |
| Dedicated electrical circuit | $600–$2,000 | Required for most heat pumps |
| Plumbing reconfiguration | $200–$800 | New footprint differs from the old unit |
| Pad or base | $150–$600 | Heat pumps need a level, stable base |
| Permit and inspection | $100–$500 | Common for gas and electrical work |
How to read a PoolSavr estimate
- Step 1
Instant estimate
Based on your project selections and general pricing assumptions. Useful for deciding whether a project is realistic.
- Step 2
Measured estimate
Uses your pool, spa, or deck dimensions to price the work against the areas actually being resurfaced, tiled, or replaced.
- Step 3
Contractor proposal
Prepared by a licensed professional after inspecting the site. This is the only number that becomes a contract.
PoolSavr is an estimating and matching platform. We do not perform pool work ourselves — licensed local professionals do. Contractors pay PoolSavr for qualified project leads, which is how the estimating tools stay free for homeowners. A PoolSavr estimate is a planning range, never a guaranteed quote — read thefull estimate disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a new pool heater cost installed?
- Roughly $2,800–$5,500 for gas and $3,200–$6,500 for an electric heat pump. Gas line upgrades and dedicated electrical circuits are common additions that can add $500–$2,500.
- Why did my quote come in higher than the sticker price?
- Almost always installation extras — a gas line upgrade, a new electrical circuit, or plumbing reconfiguration. Ask for these to be itemized separately so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Ready to see what your project costs?
Start with the work you are considering. You will get a preliminary range before anyone asks for your phone number, and you decide whether to request a contractor review at the end.