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.
Amazon $4,570
Raypak’s largest Crosswind V with cooling, for big pools or pool-and-spa combos in hot climates.
- 137,000 BTUOutput (80 °F air)
- 5.8COP (80 °F air)
- 85,000 BTUOutput (50 °F air)
- Single speedCompressor
- 7 yr compressorWarranty
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 137,000 BTU that can also cool the water
- 85,000 BTU still delivered in 50 °F air
- 7-year parts warranty, longer than most
- Needs a 60 A breaker
- No published cooling capacity or minimum operating temperature
- Costs about $750 more than the heat-only 8550 on Amazon
The Raypak Crosswind V family
Every Raypak Crosswind V model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own pool size.
| Model | Output (80 °F air) | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raypak Crosswind V 4550 | 85,000 BTU | 3.2/5 | $4,100 |
| Raypak Crosswind V 5550 | 102,000 BTU | 3.5/5 | $3,945 |
| Raypak Crosswind V 6550 Heat/Cool | 115,000 BTU | 3.4/5 | $4,570 |
| Raypak Crosswind V 6550 | 118,000 BTU | 3.6/5 | $4,305 |
| Raypak Crosswind V 8550 Heat/Cool (this one) | 137,000 BTU | 3.4/5 | $5,200 |
| Raypak Crosswind V 8550 | 138,000 BTU | 3.6/5 | $4,450 |
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 | TWPH-8550EHC08 |
|---|---|
| Heating ratings | |
| Output, 80 °F air / 80% RH / 80 °F water | 137,000 BTU |
| COP, 80 °F air | 5.8 |
| Output, 50 °F air / 63% RH / 80 °F water | 85,000 BTU |
| COP, 50 °F air | 4.1 |
| Output kept at 50 °F | 62% |
| AHRI certified | No |
| Compressor | Single speed |
| Heat and cool | Yes |
| Sound level | 64 dB(A) |
| Installation | |
| Power | 230 V, 60 A breaker |
| Water flow | 20 to 50 gpm |
| Recommended pool size | Up to 27,101 gal |
| Heat exchanger | titanium |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Size (W × D × H) | 33.8 × 33.8 × 37.8 in |
| Weight | 340 lb |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| App | Raymote |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 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. |
Alternatives in this pool size
For very large pools that would otherwise need two heat pumps, with good cool-weather output and chilling built in.
JandyAquaCal’s largest inverter model, for big pools up to about 40,000 gallons where a 40 A circuit and heat-and-cool matter.
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