AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R
#11 in 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$4,652
The AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R rates 3.3 among large pools pool heat pumps; the AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter rates 2.8 among in-ground ones. The AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R costs $118 less ($4,652 vs $4,770).
AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter
#12 in 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$4,770
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different pool size classes (large pools and in-ground), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own pool size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R | AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air | 0 COP 5 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 51 COP 4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 29 COP 4.2 and 43% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 55 $4,652 for 114,000 BTU ($41 per 1,000 BTU) | 48 $4,770 for 108,000 BTU ($44 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 54 5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor | 54 5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 100 heats in air down to 5 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R | AquaCal TropiCal T100 Inverter | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 114,000 BTU | 108,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 | 5 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 72,000 BTU | 46,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4.2 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% | 43% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Single speed | Variable speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 5 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 40 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 70 gpm | 30 to 70 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | - | Up to 30,000 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (ThermoLink) | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 34 × 34 × 40 in | 47 × 21 × 35 in |
| Weight | 252 lb | 207 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | PoolSync | PoolSync |
| Automation compatibility | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | National warranty (contiguous US, bought through an authorized dealer, installed after 1 Jan 2025): parts and on-site labor years 1-3 (trip fees waived); limited parts years 4-5 covering compressor, heat exchanger and evaporator coil (trip/shop fee may apply); limited lifetime parts-only cover on the ThermoLink titanium tubing. Original owner and site only. | National warranty (contiguous US, bought through an authorized dealer, installed after 1 Jan 2025): parts and on-site labor years 1-3 (trip fees waived); limited parts years 4-5 covering compressor, heat exchanger and evaporator coil (trip/shop fee may apply); limited lifetime parts-only cover on the ThermoLink titanium tubing. Original owner and site only. |