Best Pool Heat Pumps for Large Pools Ranked

Raypak’s largest Crosswind V, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos, at a low price per BTU for a single-speed unit.

A strong-value single-speed heat pump for average to large in-ground pools, with a longer parts warranty than most rivals.

AquaCal’s biggest residential heat pump, for large pools or pool-and-spa setups that need strong heating into the cool seasons.

A big, inexpensive inverter heat pump for large in-ground pools, for owners who need output and app control more than a long warranty.

A large, low-priced inverter heat pump for in-ground pools up to about 30,000 gallons, where its top discharge helps on a tight pad.

For a mid-to-large in-ground pool where running cost matters, with cooling and cold-plunge chilling built in.

The cooling version of Raypak’s mid-size Crosswind V, for average to large in-ground pools in hot climates that need chilling in summer.

For very large pools that would otherwise need two heat pumps, with good cool-weather output and chilling built in.

Raypak’s largest Crosswind V with cooling, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos in hot climates.

AquaCal’s largest inverter model, for big pools up to about 40,000 gallons where a 40 A circuit and heat-and-cool matter.

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.

For large pools or pool-and-spa setups that need a lot of heat from one single-phase unit, ideally on Pentair automation.

A high-output AquaCal for large in-ground pools, slotting between the SQ140R and SQ200R in size.

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

For a large pool with a spa or cold plunge, where one unit has to heat in the shoulder seasons and chill in summer.

A larger heat-only in-ground pool heater with a long dealer warranty, for buyers who don’t need cooling.

For a Hayward Omni pool where quiet running matters most; single-speed units heat better in cool spring air.

For a large pool in a hot climate that needs cooling as well as heat, on Pentair automation.

For a large pool or pool and spa on Jandy AquaLink that needs heat, cooling and chilling from one unit.

A big single-speed heater for large in-ground pools in warm climates, where its weaker cool-air output matters less.