Raypak Crosswind V 6550
#2 in Large PoolsFull review
A strong-value single-speed heat pump for average to large in-ground pools, with a longer parts warranty than most rivals.
Amazon $4,305$4,305
The Raypak Crosswind V 6550 rates 3.6 among large pools pool heat pumps; the Raypak Crosswind V 5550 rates 3.5 among in-ground ones. The Raypak Crosswind V 5550 costs $360 less ($3,945 vs $4,305).
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
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 | Raypak Crosswind V 6550 | Raypak Crosswind V 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 25% | 69 COP 6.1 at 80 °F air | 69 COP 6.1 at 80 °F air |
| Cool weather 20% | 59 COP 4.1 and 64% of its rated output at 50 °F air | 59 COP 4.1 and 64% of its rated output at 50 °F air |
| Value 20% | 66 $4,305 for 118,000 BTU ($36 per 1,000 BTU) | 60 $3,945 for 102,000 BTU ($39 per 1,000 BTU) |
| Warranty 15% | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-year labor | 76 7-year compressor, 7-year parts, 2-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) | 10 64 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Raypak Crosswind V 6550 | Raypak Crosswind V 5550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating ratings | ||
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 118,000 BTU | 102,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 75,000 BTU | 65,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 64% | 64% |
| AHRI certified | No | No |
| Compressor | Single speed | Single speed |
| Heat and cool | No | No |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm | 20 to 50 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 23,109 gal | Up to 19,958 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in |
| Weight | 282 lb | 268 lb |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Raymote | Raymote |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 7 yr compressor, 7 yr parts, 2 yr labor, 10 yr heat exchanger | 7 yr compressor, 7 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. | 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. |
| Also sold as | Rheem Crosswind V | Rheem Crosswind V |