Best Pool Heat Pumps for In-Ground Pools Ranked

A low-priced inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 22,000 gallons, for buyers who put price first and can live with a one-year warranty.

A budget inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 26,000 gallons, for buyers who want large output and app control at a low price.

An efficient single-speed heat pump with a long parts warranty, for a typical in-ground pool up to about 20,000 gallons.

An efficient heat/chill unit for a typical in-ground pool with Jandy AquaLink automation, installed by a dealer.

A low-priced 100,000 BTU-class inverter for in-ground pools up to about 28,000 gallons, for buyers who want big output without a premium-brand price.

A strong pick for a typical in-ground pool with Pentair automation, backed by one of the longest compressor warranties.

A budget inverter heat pump in a traditional in-ground cabinet for pools up to about 22,000 gallons, for buyers who put price first.

For a pool and spa owner who wants one unit to heat in spring and fall and chill a cold plunge in summer, on a smaller pool.

Raypak’s smallest Crosswind V, for in-ground pools up to about 17,000 gallons, with a long parts warranty and built-in app control.

A mid-size in-ground pool heater with good cool-weather output and a long dealer warranty, for buyers who only need heat.

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.

AquaCal’s inverter model for a typical 20,000 to 30,000 gallon in-ground pool, for owners who want quiet heat and cool on a smaller breaker than the SuperQuiet line needs.