Warm water, engineered by the sun.

Enjoy a longer swim season with a solar pool heating system sized for your pool. Our experts help you choose the right kit, with free system design and guidance for DIY or professional installation.

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A smarter way to enjoy your pool.

At Solar Pool Supply, we combine innovative pool technology, custom-designed systems, and expert guidance to help you get more from your pool. From solar heating and advanced covers to system upgrades, we deliver thoughtful solutions tailored to your needs.

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DIY Solar Heating

DIY solar heating systems, sized to your pool.

Explore solar heating systems with compatible panels, connections, and panel hardware designed to work together. Compare your options, or let our team help you find the right system for your pool and roof.

Already have a solar heating system? Shop Parts & Hardware →

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GeoBubble™ Pool Covers

Pool covers, engineered for your climate.

Discover advanced GeoBubble™ covers designed to reduce evaporation and help manage water temperature. Choose from solutions that capture solar warmth, retain heat, or keep your pool cooler in hot climates.

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Replacement Panels

Replacement panels, matched to your system.

A damaged or aging panel doesn’t always mean replacing your entire solar heating system. Explore compatible replacement options, with expert guidance to help you find the right panel size and connection type for your setup.

Not sure which panel you need? Get expert help →

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Professional Installation

Designed for your pool. Installed by an expert.

Tell us a little about your pool and location. We’ll prepare a complimentary solar heating system design, then help connect you with a trusted solar specialist through our nationwide installer network.

Water flow from the pool, through the pump and filter, up to the roof panels, and back
Solar pool heating water flow Blue supply rises to the lower collector manifold. Representative parallel channels transition from blue to amber. Amber water follows the upper manifold and return riser to the pool. Dashed connections and pipe assignments are illustrative, following the supplied hero composition. pool to pump — illustrative hidden connection equipment connection — illustrative hidden connection solar supply riser lower manifold absorber 01 absorber 02 absorber 03 absorber 04 absorber 05 absorber 06 absorber 07 absorber 08 absorber 09 absorber 10 absorber 11 absorber 12 absorber 13 absorber 14 absorber 15 absorber 16 absorber 17 absorber 18 absorber 19 absorber 20 absorber 21 absorber 22 absorber 23 absorber 24 upper manifold solar return riser return valve connection — illustrative hidden connection return to pool — illustrative hidden connection
How Solar Works

Sunlight in. Warmer water out.

Your pool water circulates through solar collectors, where it absorbs warmth from the sun before returning to your pool. It’s a simple, efficient process that helps extend your swim season using the sun’s natural energy.

How it works

The sun does the heating. You do the swimming.

Your pool pump circulates water through solar collectors, where sunlight warms it before returning it to your pool. Simple, efficient heating powered by the sun.

34 sec
$0
Fuel cost
The sun provides the heat. No gas or propane required for solar heating.
2–3years
Potential payback
Savings on conventional heating costs can help your system pay for itself over time.
10+years
Panel lifespan
Durable solar collectors designed for years of dependable performance with minimal maintenance.
Read the full guide →
Swim season

More swim days. No heating bill.

Solar heating can extend your swim season well beyond summer. Add a solar cover to retain more of that warmth, then select your climate to see how much further your swim season could go.

Where's your pool?

Four seasons · Northern California, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, the central Plains, the mid-South, the mid-Atlantic, and the Carolinas.

Unheated pool
3–4months
Warm enough only at the height of summer
With solar heating
5–6months
Spring and fall, on the pump you already run
Solar heating + a solar cover
8months
The cover holds the day's warmth overnight
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

*Typical for a residential pool in that climate. Your season also depends on sun exposure, wind, panel area relative to your pool’s surface, and whether you use a cover.

GeoBubble™

The right cover does more.

GeoBubble™ covers combine innovative bubble technology with purpose-driven design to help reduce evaporation and manage water temperature. From capturing solar warmth and retaining heat to helping prevent algae growth, discover a cover designed for the way you use your pool.

Up to14°F
Warmer water
Covered98%+
Less evaporation
8years
Limited warranty
Solar heating kits

Four kits. One sized to your roof.

Every kit pairs panels with the connections and panel hardware designed to work together. Pick the one that fits your roof and climate, or let us size it for you.

SwimEasy panels on a ground rack
SwimEasy™
Proven solar heating for everyday pools.
Our tried-and-true solar heating system and the kit most customers start with. SwimEasy offers reliable performance and proven value, making it a great choice for asphalt-shingle roofs in mild to moderate climates.
Explore SwimEasy →
SwimJoy panels installed on a tile roof
SwimJoy™
Industrial-grade heating for demanding conditions.
Built for more demanding installations, SwimJoy combines durable solar panels with strapless mounting that minimizes roof penetrations. An excellent choice for tile and metal roofs, high-wind areas, and climates with seasonal freezing temperatures.
Explore SwimJoy →
SunLink Pro panels installed on a metal roof
SunLink Pro™
Modular solar heating, simplified.
SunLink Pro features an innovative Integrated Link System™ that connects panels with a simple twist, no hoses or couplers required. Available in five lengths, its flexible modular design makes it an ideal solution for complex rooflines and limited installation space.
Explore SunLink Pro →
A NanoEdge panel rolled out on a metal roof
NanoEdge™
Advanced solar heating for above-ground pools.
Designed for above-ground pools and low-pressure systems, NanoEdge uses flexible, nano-graphitic panels to deliver up to 40% greater heating performance than conventional panels of equal area.* Powerful heating in a compact footprint, ideal for installations with limited space.
Explore NanoEdge →

*Manufacturer’s performance comparison against conventional solar pool heating panels of equal area.

Free system design

Designed for your pool. Installed your way.

Every pool is different. Our solar specialists will design a heating system tailored to your pool, available installation space, and heating needs. It’s complimentary, with no obligation to purchase.

“I got firsthand help from Greg over the phone even through FaceTime. They looked at my roof on Google Earth. … I’ve doubled my solar output for my pool, I couldn’t be happier.”

Dave L. · Verified buyer
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Tell us about your pool

Share a few details about your pool and installation space.

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We design your system

Our specialists determine the right solar heating solution for your needs.

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Choose how to install

Install it yourself or connect with a professional installer.

Install it yourself.

Our DIY kits include compatible panels, connections, and panel hardware designed to work together. Detailed installation guides and expert support help you through the process.

Have it professionally installed.

Prefer to leave installation to an expert? We’ll help connect you with a trusted solar specialist through our nationwide installer network, where available, to bring your custom system design to life.

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The best part of pool season, extended.

Customer reviews

From our customers, in their own words.

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You've got questions. We've got answers.

Is this the same as the solar panels that make electricity?

No. These panels don't generate power. Pool water flows through them, picks up heat from the sun, and returns to the pool. There's no inverter, no batteries, and no electrician involved.

Will solar heating work in my climate?

Anywhere the sun does. The difference is how many months it adds. Mild-winter regions can carry a pool most of the year; four-season and cold-winter climates are about stretching spring and fall on either side of summer.
See typical seasons by climate →

How much does a solar pool heater cost?

DIY kits for a typical residential pool run from about $1,500 to $4,000, depending on panel count; professional installation adds labor. The savings calculator on our How It Works page estimates payback for your pool and your current heater.
See what solar could save you →

Can I install it myself?

Most of our customers do. If you're comfortable with basic plumbing and a weekend on the roof, the kit pairs panels with the connections and panel hardware designed to work together, and every system comes with written and video guides. Roof fasteners and sealant come from your hardware store. If you'd rather hand it off, we'll check installer options in your area.
Installation guides →    Find an installer →

Do I still need a cover?

You don't need one, but it's the single biggest help you can give a solar system. A solar pool cover lets sunlight in during the day and stops evaporation at night, which is where most pool heat escapes. Panels add the heat; the cover keeps it.
Shop GeoBubble™ covers →

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes, we ship nationwide. Orders to the lower 48 ship free in protected packaging. Alaska and Hawaii, call us before ordering and we'll work out the freight.

What happens at night or on cloudy days?

No sun, no heat gain. The panels only add warmth while the sun is on them, and less on an overcast day. A controller can bypass the panels when they're cooler than the pool, and a cover holds the day's heat overnight.

How many panels do I need?

Enough panel area to match a large share of your pool's surface, and more if you want a longer season. Your pool's size, your climate, and the months you want to swim decide the count. The free system design works it out for your pool, no obligation.
Get a free system design →

How long do solar pool heating panels last?

10+ years is typical. The panels have no moving parts and sit in the sun doing one job. Warranty terms vary by brand.

How does solar compare to a gas heater or a heat pump?

Gas heats fastest but costs fuel every time it runs. A heat pump uses electricity and slows down as the air cools. Solar uses sunlight and the pump you already run, so there's no fuel bill, and many owners pair it with a cover to hold the heat.
Read the full guide →

Installation guide

Step-by-step from layout to first swim.

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