Forbes recently announced their “Top 10 Best Pool Heaters of 2023”, and Raypak was named five of the ten best products, including the #1 ranked heater for the year!

The article noted that “In this review, we simplify the process so you can easily make a decision and start having fun as soon as possible. We’ve investigated all the best pool heaters on the market today and listed the top 10.”

The Raypak models that were named best heaters by the team are:

No. 1 – Raypak (014951) P-R266A-EP-X-57 Digital Cupro-Nickel Propane 266,000 BTU Pool Heater

When asked why they picked it, the Forbes team said “The Raypak Digital Cupro-Nickel Propane 266k BTU Pool Heater is not the least expensive on our list, but for good reason. As far as pool heaters go, this is the pinnacle. Its 266,000 BTU, propane-fueled, heat production is ideal for most residential above ground or inground pools.”

No. 3 – Raypak P-R266A-EN-X-51 240,000 BTU Heater Electronic Ignition – NG (Natural Gas)

Forbes states that “Raypak’s 240,000 BTU pool heater, model PR266AENX51 [sic], features continuous spark ignition for reliable start-ups.

Its premium design includes Raypak’s cupro-nickel heat exchanger, stainless steel natural gas burner, polymer headers and digital display, which are all protected by a powder-coated, galvanized exterior. This heater is great for above or inground pools and the company stands behind all of it with up to a three-year warranty.”

No. 5 – In fifth place was the Raypak P-R266A-EN-C-50 266,000 BTU Natural Gas Heater

The Forbes team explains their fifth selection: “

This heater is the natural gas burning brother of our top rated pick that burns propane. It features everything its close relative does at only a slightly higher price. The automatic bypass system provides high flow rates of up to 125 gallons per minute for high energy-efficiency.”

No. 7 – Ranking seventh on the list was our Raypak P-R266-A-EP-C Digital Propane Pool Heater

They explained this selection on the list: “is (Raypak’s) Digital Propane Pool Heater, and it’s the next pick on our list. Having all the premium details you’d expect from a Raypak heater, this one also features a precision microprocessor-controlled thermostat that you can set and forget.

The heater burns propane gas and makes 266,000 BTUs of heat. It’s excellent for above and inground pools and is covered by Raypak’s standard warranty of up to three years”.

No. 8 – The final selection on the Top 10 list was our Raypak P-R106A-EN-C 105,000 BTU Heater

They love this model because “The Raypak model PR106AENC [sic] 105,000 BTU Heater is ideal for smaller pools and spas of 10,000 gallons or less. You can get all of Raypak’s high-performance features packed into a neat little package.

It uses Raypak’s Unitherm Governor to keep condensation from low water temperatures to a minimum, so it’s great for times when you need to heat a pool quickly on a cold day.”

We are honored to have taken half of the “Top 10 Best Pool Heaters in 2023” and we look forward to even more Raypak innovations and new products this year! Stay tuned to learn more about what we will debut in the New Year.