For a mid-to-large in-ground pool where running cost matters, with cooling and cold-plunge chilling built in.
Amazon $5,499
For very large pools that would otherwise need two heat pumps, with good cool-weather output and chilling built in.
- 160,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5.9COP (80 °F air)
- 101,000 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Single speedCompressor
- 5 yr compressorWarranty
Price checked October 26, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 160,000 BTU from one single-phase unit, enough for very large pools
- Strong in cool weather: COP 4.4 and 63% of its output at 50 °F air
- Uses lower-impact R-454B refrigerant
- Heavy at 347 lb
- No labor cover, and no warranty at all if bought online
- Sold through dealers, with no published price
The Jandy VersaTemp family
Every Jandy VersaTemp model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jandy VersaTemp 103,000 BTU | 103,000 BTU | 3.5/5 | - |
| Jandy VersaTemp 116,000 BTU | 116,000 BTU | 3.5/5 | $5,499 |
| Jandy VersaTemp 130,000 BTU | 130,000 BTU | 3.1/5 | $5,911 |
| Jandy VersaTemp 160,000 BTU (this one) | 160,000 BTU | 3.4/5 | - |
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 | JRT4001R |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 160,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.9 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 101,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.4 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 63% |
| Compressor | Single speed |
| Defrost | Yes |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V, 70 A breaker |
| Water flow | 30 to 80 gpm |
| Heat exchanger | titanium twisted coil |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Size (W × D × H) | 32 × 32 × 45 in |
| Weight | 347 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| App | iAquaLink |
| Automation compatibility | Jandy AquaLink |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 5 yr compressor, 2 yr parts, 5 yr heat exchanger |
| Warranty terms | Heat pump 2 years; compressor and heat exchanger 5 years; labor not covered. Requires a licensed or experienced professional installer. Not valid for units bought through the Internet or other e-commerce platforms. |
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