Category AI Visibility Report
Pool Heaters AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈9,303
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Pool Heaters across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 9,303 AI queries per month.
- Pentair leads the AI shelf with 19.7% of brand mentions, followed by Raypak (16.7%) and Hayward (16.3%). The top three hold 52.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Portable pool heaters” (top keyword “portable swimming pool heaters”, ~1,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (29.7% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentair | 939 | 19.7% |
| 2 | Raypak | 798 | 16.7% |
| 3 | Hayward | 778 | 16.3% |
| 4 | FibroPool | 407 | 8.5% |
| 5 | AquaCal | 259 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Fafco | 140 | 2.9% |
| 7 | Jandy | 125 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Intex | 113 | 2.4% |
| 9 | VEVOR | 105 | 2.2% |
| 10 | TURBRO | 90 | 1.9% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable pool heaters | ≈3,432 | portable swimming pool heaters | 1,900 |
| Pool spa heaters | ≈3,000 | pool spa heaters | 720 |
| Pool heaters for small pools | ≈2,871 | small pool heaters | 1,000 |
| Solar pool heaters | — | solar pool heater | 22,200 |
| Electric pool heaters | — | electric pool heater | 6,600 |
| Pool heaters for Intex pools | — | intex swimming pool heaters | 1,900 |
| Pool heat pump heaters | — | pool heat pump | 14,800 |
| Gas pool heaters | — | gas pool heater | 9,900 |
| Pool heaters for above ground pools | — | above ground pool heater | 22,200 |
| Pool heaters for inground pools | — | pool heaters for inground pools | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 210 | 29.7% |
| pentair.com | 121 | 17.1% |
| bobvila.com | 67 | 9.5% |
| thespruce.com | 45 | 6.4% |
| poolsupplydepot.net | 30 | 4.2% |
| forbes.com | 25 | 3.5% |
| clevelandheart.com | 24 | 3.4% |
| poolheaterlab.com | 20 | 2.8% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for pool heaters?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Pentair (19.7%), Raypak (16.7%), Hayward (16.3%), FibroPool (8.5%), AquaCal (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about pool heaters?
GEOly estimates ~9,303 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “Portable pool heaters”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for pool heaters?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, pentair.com, bobvila.com, thespruce.com, poolsupplydepot.net. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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