Residential spas and swimming pools are such great sources of fun and recreation that it's not surprising that many pool owners want to extend their swimming season so they can spend more days each year enjoying their pool or spa. Swimming pool heaters allow for longer swimming seasons by keeping the pool water warmer despite what the air temperature or weather conditions might be. While in the past pool heaters tended to be large, cumbersome, costly and inefficient, today's heaters feature advanced technology which allows them to operate more effectively and efficiently.

As a dominating name in the pool equipment industry, Hayward is frequently relied upon by residential pool and spa owners to provide quality, high performing products. This holds true with respect to pool heaters and Hayward offers a range of different heaters that come with a variety of attractive features and characteristics. Today's available Hayward pool heaters include electric and gas pool heaters as well as heat pump heaters. For pool owners who want to use a pool heater to extend their swimming season, Hayward pool heaters offer a variety of excellent options to consider.

Hayward electric spa and pool heaters provide an excellent way for pool and spa owners to achieve precision temperature control as well as maximized comfort. Hayward electric spa heaters are small and compact, yet come packed with many features common to larger heaters. For example, Comfortzone Hayward electric spa and hot tub heaters are designed to easily fit under spa skirts or steps but will still provide effective and efficient heating. Comfortzone Hayward electric spa heaters feature stainless steel tanks and a design which allows for easy access to the internal controls. These Hayward electric spa heaters are available as 5.5 kw models and 11 kw models.

Apart from the Comfortzone, other Hayward pool heaters that pool owners may wish to consider include the Universal H-Series heaters and Hayward heat pump heaters. As already mentioned, heat pump heaters are a form of solar heating. These devices require a minimal amount of electricity to operate and heat pool or spa water by extracting heat from the sun-warmed air and transferring that heat into the water once it has been upgraded with a compressor. As long as the air temperature is at least 45°F, Hayward heat pump pool heaters will continue to heat your pool or spa, even if the sun isn't shining.

Available for natural gas or propane, Universal H Series heaters can accommodate gas and electrical connections on either side and can also be connected to either 110v or 220v power. As a result, Universal H-Series swimming pool heaters are an excellent option for pool owners interested in Hayward gas pool heaters. Aside from their flexibility with respect to their ability to accommodate electric and gas connections, Universal H-Series Hayward pool heaters also come with additional attractive features such as an LED control panel, advanced hydraulic performance and a Cupro Nickel heat exchanger which offers superior durability as compared to more traditional copper heat exchangers.

For pool owners who are specifically interested in Hayward brand, H-Series Hayward pool heaters should also be considered. H-Series Hayward natural gas and propane pool heaters offer many benefits and advantages, not the least of which is their 83% thermal efficiency rating. Such efficiency not only provides superior heating for your pool, it will also help you to save on energy consumption and energy costs. H-Series Hayward gas pool heaters also feature very durable construction and will heat your swimming pool with virtually no condensation.

Clearly, all of the above models of Hayward pool heaters have great features that many pool owners will be looking for. In order to narrow down your choices when trying to pick the right heater for your swimming pool, first determine whether you would prefer a Hayward electric spa heater, gas pool heater or heat pump. Once you know the type of heater that you are looking for, you will then be able to focus on specific models within that category. When making your final decision, it's important to consider all of the different features that each model offers so you can decide which ones are the most important to you. By taking the time to arm yourself with knowledge and to make a smart choice, you will end up with a Hayward pool heater that will best meet the needs of your swimmers and your swimming pool.