A track switch heater and control circuit associated therewith, for use with a track switch is provided. The track switch heater includes a first heating element and a second heating element electrically connectable to a power source. The track switch heater further includes a heater control circuit electrically connected to the first heating element and the second heating element, the heater control circuit having an input control signal indicating a position of the track switch being in a first position or a second position. The heater control circuit independently controls power delivery from the power source to one of the first heating element or the second heating element based on the position of the track switch.