Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat/Cool
#18 in Large PoolsFull review
For a large pool in a hot climate that needs cooling as well as heat, on Pentair automation.
Amazon $6,680$6,680
The Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat/Cool is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat/Cool costs $319 less ($6,680 vs $6,999).
Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140,000 BTU
#20 in Large PoolsFull review
A big single-speed heater for large in-ground pools in warm climates, where its weaker cool-air output matters less.
Amazon Inyo Pools $6,999$6,999
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
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 | Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat/Cool | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 37 COP 5.6 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 46 COP 4 and 61% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 43 COP 4 and 59% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 41 $6,680 for 140,000 BTU ($48 per 1,000 BTU) | 36 $6,999 for 138,000 BTU ($51 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 67 10-year compressor, 2-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) | 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
| Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat/Cool | Hayward HeatPro MCHX 140,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 140,000 BTU | 138,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 85,000 BTU | 82,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 61% | 59% |
| AHRI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Lowest operating air temperature | - | 45 °F |
| Defrost | No | No |
| Heat and cool | Yes | No |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 70 A breaker | 230 V, 70 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 120 gpm | 30 to 75 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | - | 30.5 × 33.6 × 44 in |
| Weight | - | 233 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Automation compatibility | Pentair IntelliTouch, Pentair EasyTouch | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 2 yr labor, lifetime heat exchanger | 5 yr compressor, 5 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | Heat pump 2 years parts and labor, compressor 10 years, titanium heat exchanger lifetime, from installation; register to activate. Requires professional installation (otherwise 1 year parts only). Internet purchases, even from authorized online resellers, get 1 year parts 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 W3HP21405T (Open Line, sold online), Hayward HCB1405T |
| Released | - | 2024-05 |