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 Hayward HeatPro MCHX 110,000 BTU rates 3.1 among in-ground ones. The AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R costs $1,077 less ($4,652 vs $5,729).
Hayward HeatPro MCHX 110,000 BTU
#10 in In-GroundFull review
A mid-size in-ground pool heater with good cool-weather output and a long dealer warranty, for buyers who only need heat.
Inyo Pools $5,729$5,729
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 | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 110,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 51 COP 4 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 61 COP 4 and 68% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 55 $4,652 for 114,000 BTU ($41 per 1,000 BTU) | 33 $5,729 for 110,000 BTU ($52 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 54 5-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor | 65 5-year compressor, 5-year parts, 2-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 17 heats in air down to 45 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| AquaCal HeatWave SuperQuiet SQ140R | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 110,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 114,000 BTU | 110,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 72,000 BTU | 75,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% | 68% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 45 °F |
| Defrost | Yes | No |
| Heat and cool | Yes | No |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 65 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 70 gpm | 30 to 75 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (ThermoLink) | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 34 × 34 × 40 in | 30.5 × 33.6 × 44 in |
| Weight | 252 lb | 230 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | PoolSync | - |
| Automation compatibility | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr 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. | Expert Line in-ground heat pumps (2026 terms): 5 years parts (compressor included), 2 years field labor (3 years from a Hayward Rewards/Totally Hayward partner), titanium tube 10 years; bought from Hayward or an authorized seller. The online W3 (Open Line) version is 1 year parts only, no labor. |
| Also sold as | - | Hayward W3HP21105T (Open Line, sold online), Hayward HCB1105T |
| Released | - | 2024-05 |