Gas pool heaters will have an additional cost of installing a gas line to the heater, but in the long run, gas is around two and a half times cheaper than running propane.

Under a new regulation, gas pool heaters will be phased out over the next few decades in Southern California. Above, swimmers in a pool in Baldwin Hills in 2021.

For homes without a natural gas line, this pool heater from Raypak conveniently runs on liquid propane tanks. It has a 150,000-BTU output, and the brand recommends it for both above- and in-ground ...

Gas heaters rely on propane or natural gas in order to properly heat your pool. This may be best for you if the cost of electricity is high in your area or you have access to low-cost natural gas.

Raypak Digital 266,000 BTU, Natural Gas, Pool Heater for 2,000'-6,000' Elevation - P-R266A-EN-C #51 009221 RAYPAK 1 rating ...

My pool installer uses all Jandy equipment and installed the Jandy JXi260 Natural Gas pool heater. ... My expensive ($5K) Jandy Pool Heater failed after 1 year and 3 months.

They also save a lot of money on utility bills. Pool Research estimates that while you’ll spend from $1,400 to $4,800 per year to power a natural gas heater, solar heaters cost virtually nothing.