AquaCal’s biggest residential heat pump, for large pools or pool-and-spa setups that need strong heating into the cool seasons.
Amazon $6,2556 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
- AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ200R#3 large poolsFull 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$6,255138k BTU6.14.2Single - AquaCal TropiCal T130 Inverter#10 large poolsFull 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$5,519123k BTU5.74.2Variable - AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R#11 large poolsFull 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$4,652114k BTU5.74Single - AquaCal HeatWave HW160R#13 large poolsFull review
A high-output AquaCal for large in-ground pools, slotting between the SQ140R and SQ200R in size.
HVACDirect $5,316$5,316128k BTU5.74Single - AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter#12 in-groundFull 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$4,770108k BTU54.2Variable - AquaCal TropiCal T70 Inverter#14 above-groundFull 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$3,31163k BTU5.34Variable