Raypak Crosswind V 5550
#3 in In-GroundFull review
An efficient single-speed heat pump with a long parts warranty, for a typical in-ground pool up to about 20,000 gallons.
Amazon $3,945$3,945
The Raypak Crosswind V 5550 is the better pool heat pump overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Raypak Crosswind V 5550 leads on efficiency, cool weather and warranty. The Raypak Crosswind 90K wins on noise.
Raypak Crosswind 90K
#11 in In-GroundFull review
Raypak’s largest horizontal inverter heat pump, for a typical in-ground pool where heat and chill from a 45 A circuit fit the pad.
RaypakPrices 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 5550 for efficiency (COP 6.1 at 80 °F air vs COP 5.7 at 80 °F air), cool weather (COP 4.1 and 64% of its rated output at 50 °F air vs COP 4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air) and warranty (7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor vs 3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor).
- Choose the Raypak Crosswind 90K for noise (56 dB(A) vs 64 dB(A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every in-ground pool heat pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Raypak Crosswind V 5550 | Raypak Crosswind 90K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 69 COP 6.1 at 80 °F air | 44 COP 5.7 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 59 COP 4.1 and 64% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 29 COP 4 and 52% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 60 $3,945 for 102,000 BTU ($39 per 1,000 BTU) | 50 no current price (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor | 43 3-year compressor, 3-year parts, 3-year labor |
| Cold air 10% | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) | 50 lowest operating air temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 10 64 dB(A) | 50 56 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind V 5550 | Raypak Crosswind 90K | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 102,000 BTU | 86,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 65,000 BTU | 45,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.1 | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 64% | 52% |
| AHRI certified | No | Yes |
| Compressor | Single speed | Variable speed |
| Defrost | - | Yes |
| Heat and cool | No | Yes |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 45 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm | 20 to 80 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 19,958 gal | - |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium (spiral tube in PVC) |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-32 |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in | 43.9 × 19.4 × 33.9 in |
| Weight | 268 lb | 211.6 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Raymote | Raymote |
| Automation compatibility | - | Poolside Tech Attendant |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger | 3 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, 7 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. | 3 years parts and labor; titanium tube of the heat exchanger 7 years parts only (1 year labor). Single-family residential only; any other installation gets 1 year parts and labor. Contiguous 48 states. |
| Also sold as | Rheem Crosswind V | Rheem CROSSWIND 50/70/90 |
| Released | - | 2026 |