AquaCal Pool Heat Pumps Ranked

Last updated: October 27, 2026

6 AquaCal pool heat pumps ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its pool size, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size pool heat pumps here, not third among AquaCal's own.

AquaCal makes 6 current pool heat pumps: 1 above-ground, 1 in-ground and 4 large pools. Prices run from $3,311 for the AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter to $6,255 for the AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ200R. Its best-rated model in each size: the AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter (#14 of 14 above-ground, rated 2.8), the AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter (#12 of 12 in-ground, rated 2.8) and the AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ200R (#3 of 20 large pools, rated 3.5). Sizes run from 63,000 to 138,000 BTU. 3 of them have a variable-speed compressor.

Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

AquaCal pool heat pumps 6

  1. AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ200R
    #3 large pools3.5Full review

    AquaCal’s biggest residential heat pump, for large pools or pool-and-spa setups that need strong heating into the cool seasons.

    Amazon $6,255
    $6,255
    138k BTU6.14.2Single
  2. AquaCal TropiCal T130 Inverter
    #10 large pools3.3Full review

    AquaCal’s largest inverter model, for big pools up to about 40,000 gallons where a 40 A circuit and heat-and-cool matter.

    Inyo Pools $5,519 HVACDirect $5,519
    $5,519
    123k BTU5.74.2Variable
  3. AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R
    #11 large pools3.3Full review

    AquaCal’s long-running SuperQuiet design for a typical in-ground pool, for owners who want strong cool-weather heating and the option to chill.

    Amazon $5,600 HVACDirect $4,652
    $4,652
    114k BTU5.74Single
  4. AquaCal HeatWave HW160R
    #13 large pools3.2Full review

    A high-output AquaCal for large in-ground pools, slotting between the SQ140R and SQ200R in size.

    HVACDirect $5,316
    $5,316
    128k BTU5.74Single
  5. AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter
    #12 in-ground2.8Full review

    AquaCal’s inverter model for a typical 20,000 to 30,000 gallon in-ground pool, for owners who want quiet heat and cool on a smaller breaker than the SuperQuiet line needs.

    Inyo Pools $4,770 HVACDirect $4,770
    $4,770
    108k BTU54.2Variable
  6. AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter
    #14 above-ground2.8Full review

    A compact inverter heat pump for smaller in-ground or above-ground pools up to about 20,000 gallons, for owners who want heat and cool from a 20 A circuit.

    Inyo Pools $3,311 HVACDirect $3,311
    $3,311
    63k BTU5.34Variable

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