Raypak Crosswind V 8550
#1 in Large PoolsFull review
Raypak’s largest Crosswind V, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos, at a low price per BTU for a single-speed unit.
Amazon $4,450$4,450
The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Raypak Crosswind V 8550 leads on efficiency, cool weather and warranty.
Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140K Heat+Chill
#15 in Large PoolsFull review
For a large pool with a spa or cold plunge, where one unit has to heat in the shoulder seasons and chill in summer.
HaywardPrices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind V 8550 for efficiency (COP 6 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.7 at 80 °F air), cool weather (COP 4.2 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air) and warranty (7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor vs 5-year compressor, 5-year parts, 2-year labor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140K Heat+Chill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 63 COP 6 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 65 COP 4.2 and 63% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 46 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 77 $4,450 for 138,000 BTU ($32 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-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) | 33 heats in air down to 40 °F |
| Noise 10% | 10 64 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140K Heat+Chill | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 138,000 BTU | 135,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 87,000 BTU | 82,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.2 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% | 61% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 40 °F |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | No | Yes |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | - |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 70 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm | 30 to 75 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 27,311 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in | 30.5 × 33.6 × 44 in |
| Weight | 330 lb | 240 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | Raymote | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | 7 years parts, 2 years labor; titanium tube of the heat exchanger 10 years parts (2 years labor). Single-family residential only; any other installation gets 1 year parts and labor. Contiguous 48 states. | 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 | Rheem Crosswind V | - |
| Released | - | 2024-05 |