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
3.2/5
A high-output AquaCal for large in-ground pools, slotting between the SQ140R and SQ200R in size.
- 128,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5.7COP (80 °F air)
- 78,000 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Single speedCompressor
- 5 yr compressorWarranty
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Price checked October 26, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Keeps 61% of its output in 50 °F air (78,000 BTU)
- Heats or cools, with hot-gas defrost so it keeps heating near freezing
- Built-in Wi-Fi for the PoolSync app
Cons
- Needs a 60 A breaker
- Single-speed compressor
- No published sound level or minimum operating temperature
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HW160ARDSBPA |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 128,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.7 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 78,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 61% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Single speed |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 70 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium (ThermoLink) |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 34 × 34 × 40 in |
| Weight | 253 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| App | PoolSync |
| Automation compatibility | AquaCal PoolSync Relay Center |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 3 yr parts, 3 yr labor, lifetime 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. |
| Released | 2026-01 |
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