Best Inverter Pool Heat Pumps (2026): 9 Picks
This guide ranks 9 inverter pool heat pumps on the details each listing title states. The BluePlenum 80,000 BTU inverter pool heat pump takes the first spot: its title names 6 details, including inground pool, 240V and 22,000 gallons. The list orders the rest by stated detail count, then by stated BTU from larger to smaller, using the catalogue order for ties.
9 picks from 9 pool heaters that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 11 makers. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
Which one should you buy?
- For an inground pool adding a heat pump: The BluePlenum 80,000 BTU heat pump names an inground pool in its title, along with 240V and 22,000 gallons. A pool owner with an inground pool can read those stated details against their own installation plan. See pick 1
- For an inground or above ground pool: The Raypak Crosswind 40i title states both inground and above ground pools, so a buyer who has either pool type can consider it. Its 33,000 BTU and 9,000-gallon figures are stated in the listing. See pick 2
- For a pool owner after the highest stated BTU: The TURBRO 143,450 BTU listing states the largest BTU figure in this guide and a 40,000-gallon pool size. It is for a buyer who wants the catalogue's biggest stated output. See pick 6
- For an inground pool owner with a stated 10,000-gallon pool: The TURBRO 33,000 BTU heat pump states a 10,000-gallon pool and 120V, and its title names an inground pool. A buyer whose pool matches that stated size can read it directly. See pick 3
The 9 picks
1 Most specified inverter heat pump
BluePlenum 80
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 80000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground
- Pool size
- 22000 gallons
- Voltage
- 240V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$1,885.36 (as of 10/18/2026 12:01 PDT - Details) Typical price: $1,984.59, 5% off
Its title states 6 details: 80,000 BTU, an inground pool, 240V, an inverter and 22,000 gallons. No other listing in this pool names that many details, so it leads the list.
Pros
- 80,000 BTU stated
- For inground pools
- 240V stated
- 22,000 gallons stated
Cons
- Above ground pools not stated
- WiFi control not stated by the seller
- Pool size above 22,000 gallons not stated
Good fit if
- An inground pool owner who wants a stated 80,000 BTU output
- A buyer who wants the title to name pool size in gallons
Skip if
- An above ground pool owner
- A buyer who needs a stated pool type for both inground and above ground
Verdict: The most detailed inverter heat pump title in this list, with 6 stated details and 80,000 BTU.
2 Names 33,000 BTU and both pool types
Raypak Crosswind 40i 33
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 33000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground and above ground
- Pool size
- 9000 gallons
- Voltage
- 240V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$849.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details)
This title also states 6 details, including inground and above ground, 33,000 BTU, 240V and 9,000 gallons. It ranks second because its stated BTU is lower than the BluePlenum's 80,000 BTU.
Pros
- For inground and above ground pools
- 33,000 BTU stated
- 240V stated
- 9,000 gallons stated
Cons
- Lower stated BTU than the top pick
- No stated pool size for larger pools
Good fit if
- A pool owner who wants one heat pump for inground or above ground
- A buyer who needs a stated 9,000-gallon pool
Skip if
- A buyer who needs a higher stated BTU
- A pool owner with a pool larger than 9,000 gallons
Verdict: A 33,000 BTU inverter heat pump whose title names both inground and above ground pools.
3 Only pick stating 120V
TURBRO 33,000 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 33000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground
- Pool size
- 10000 gallons
- Voltage
- 120V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$1,099.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:01 PDT - Details) Typical price: $1,199.00, 8% off
This title states 6 details: 33,000 BTU, an inground pool, 120V, an inverter and 10,000 gallons. It ties with the Raypak 40i on detail count but the Raypak 40i appears earlier in the catalogue, so this listing is third.
Pros
- 120V stated
- 10,000 gallons stated
- For inground pools
- 33,000 BTU stated
Cons
- Above ground pools not stated
- 120V only; no 240V named
Good fit if
- An inground pool owner who wants a stated 120V heat pump
- A buyer with a pool near the stated 10,000-gallon size
Skip if
- An above ground pool owner
- A buyer who needs a 240V heater without conversion
Verdict: The only inverter heat pump in this list whose title states 120V.
4 Compact 28,000 BTU inverter title
Raypak Crosswind 30i 28
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 28000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground and above ground
- Pool size
- 7500 gallons
- Voltage
- 240V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$749.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details)
This title states 6 details, including 28,000 BTU, inground and above ground, 240V and 7,500 gallons. It ranks fourth because its BTU is the lowest among the six-detail listings.
Pros
- For inground and above ground pools
- 28,000 BTU stated
- 240V stated
- 7,500 gallons stated
Cons
- Lower stated BTU than the top three
- No stated pool size above 7,500 gallons
Good fit if
- A pool owner after a modest stated BTU
- A buyer who wants one heat pump for inground or above ground
Skip if
- A buyer who needs a higher stated BTU
- A pool owner with a larger pool than 7,500 gallons
Verdict: A 28,000 BTU inverter heat pump for inground and above ground pools.
5 TURBRO title with 5 stated details
TURBRO 50,000 BTU Inverter Pool Heater
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 50000 BTU
- Pool size
- 15000 gallons
- Voltage
- 240V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$1,749.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:01 PDT - Details)
This title states 5 details: 50,000 BTU, 240V, an inverter and 15,000 gallons. It sits fifth because five details is fewer than the six-detail listings above.
Pros
- 50,000 BTU stated
- 15,000 gallons stated
- 240V stated
Cons
- No pool type named in the title
- No pool size above 15,000 gallons stated
Good fit if
- A buyer who wants a stated 15,000-gallon pool size
- A buyer who does not need the title to name a pool type
Skip if
- A buyer who wants the title to name inground or above ground
- A pool owner with a pool larger than 15,000 gallons
Verdict: A 50,000 BTU inverter heat pump with 5 stated details.
6 Highest stated BTU in this list
TURBRO 143,450 BTU Full DC Inverter Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 143450 BTU
- Pool size
- 40000 gallons
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$3,799.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
This title states 143,450 BTU, the largest output in the pool, and names 40,000 gallons. With 4 stated details, it ranks after the more detailed listings.
Pros
- 143,450 BTU stated
- 40,000 gallons stated
- Full DC inverter named
Cons
- No pool type named
- No voltage stated in the title
Good fit if
- A buyer after the highest stated BTU in this guide
- A pool owner with a stated 40,000-gallon pool
Skip if
- A buyer who wants the title to name a pool type
- A buyer who needs a stated voltage
Verdict: The highest stated BTU of the 9 inverter heat pumps, at 143,450 BTU.
7 Stated 95,563 BTU and 26,000 gallons
TURBRO 95,563 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 95563 BTU
- Pool size
- 26000 gallons
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$2,699.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details)
This title states 95,563 BTU and 26,000 gallons, with 4 details total. It ranks seventh, after the higher-detail listings and the larger 143,450 BTU title.
Pros
- 95,563 BTU stated
- 26,000 gallons stated
- Heat pump type stated
Cons
- No pool type named
- No voltage stated
Good fit if
- A buyer who wants a stated 26,000-gallon pool size
- A buyer who does not need a pool type in the title
Skip if
- A buyer who wants a stated pool type
- A buyer who needs a stated voltage
Verdict: A 95,563 BTU inverter heat pump with a stated 26,000-gallon pool.
8 75,000 BTU with 220-240V stated
TURBRO Full Inverter Pool Heat Pump-75
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 75000 BTU
- Voltage
- 240V
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$3,199.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
This title states 75,000 BTU, 220-240V and an inverter, with 4 details. It ranks eighth because its BTU is lower than the 95,563 and 143,450 titles.
Pros
- 75,000 BTU stated
- 220-240V stated
- Full inverter named
- Heat pump type stated
Cons
- No pool type named
- No pool size in gallons stated
Good fit if
- A buyer who wants a stated 220-240V heat pump
- A buyer who does not need a pool size statement
Skip if
- A buyer who wants the title to name a pool type
- A buyer who needs a stated pool gallon figure
Verdict: A 75,000 BTU inverter heat pump with 220-240V stated.
9 Stated 58,000 BTU and 18,000 gallons
TURBRO 58,000 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 58000 BTU
- Pool size
- 18000 gallons
- Inverter heat pump
- Yes
$1,433.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:01 PDT - Details) Typical price: $1,509.00, 5% off
This title states 58,000 BTU and 18,000 gallons, with 4 details. It ranks last among the four-detail TURBRO titles because its BTU is the lowest of that group.
Pros
- 58,000 BTU stated
- 18,000 gallons stated
- Heat pump type stated
Cons
- No pool type named
- No voltage stated
Good fit if
- A buyer who wants a stated 18,000-gallon pool
- A buyer who does not need a pool type in the title
Skip if
- A buyer who wants a stated pool type
- A buyer who needs a stated voltage
Verdict: A 58,000 BTU inverter heat pump with a stated 18,000-gallon pool.
Side by side
| # | Pool heater | Heater type | Heating output | Pool type | Pool size | Voltage | Inverter heat pump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BluePlenum 80 | Heat pump | 80000 BTU | Inground | 22000 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 2 | Raypak Crosswind 40i 33 | Heat pump | 33000 BTU | Inground and above ground | 9000 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 3 | TURBRO 33,000 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 33000 BTU | Inground | 10000 gallons | 120V | Yes |
| 4 | Raypak Crosswind 30i 28 | Heat pump | 28000 BTU | Inground and above ground | 7500 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 5 | TURBRO 50,000 BTU Inverter Pool Heater | Heat pump | 50000 BTU | not stated | 15000 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 6 | TURBRO 143,450 BTU Full DC Inverter Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 143450 BTU | not stated | 40000 gallons | not stated | Yes |
| 7 | TURBRO 95,563 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 95563 BTU | not stated | 26000 gallons | not stated | Yes |
| 8 | TURBRO Full Inverter Pool Heat Pump-75 | Heat pump | 75000 BTU | not stated | not stated | 240V | Yes |
| 9 | TURBRO 58,000 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 58000 BTU | not stated | 18000 gallons | not stated | Yes |
How we picked
The pool holds 9 pool heat pumps whose titles name an inverter, taken from the same catalogue on the reading date. Each listing is compared on the details its title states: heat pump type, BTU, pool type, pool size in gallons, voltage, and the inverter name. Picks are ordered first by how many of those details the title states, with the most detailed first. Ties break by stated BTU, larger first, then by the order the catalogue lists them. All 9 are included because the pool holds fewer than 12 products. Prices are live at reading time and appear on the page.
How to choose
Inground or above ground: what the title names
Some listings in this guide state a pool type in the title, such as "for In-Ground Pool" or "Inground and above ground". Others do not name a pool type at all. Read the title first: a listing that names inground only is for an inground pool, and one that names both covers either. When no pool type is stated, you cannot infer it from the BTU or voltage figures.
BTU figures and what they leave out
Each listing states a BTU output, from 28,000 BTU to 143,450 BTU. The title does not say how quickly a pool heats or what air temperature it needs. The maker's sizing page and the manual are the place to fit a BTU figure to a particular pool; this guide does not match BTU to pool size.
Voltage in a listing title
Some titles name a voltage: 120V or 240V (or 220-240V). A 120V listing differs from a 240V listing in what power supply it expects. The installation is done by a licensed electrician following the maker's manual, so the voltage stated in the title is a starting point for that installer.
Who installs and wires a pool heat pump
A pool heat pump is wired by a licensed electrician as the maker's manual directs. This guide gives no wiring steps and no voltage conversion advice. Confirm the voltage in the listing title with the installer before purchase.
Rules to check before you buy: local code, permits and utility
Local building offices and utilities can set rules for pool equipment, including permits and any program requirements. Check with your local building office and your utility before buying. This guide does not comment on permits, codes or utility programs for any specific product.
What this guide leaves out (and why)
The catalogue does not state energy use, operating cost, heating time, temperature rise, COP, noise level, or an efficiency rating for these heat pumps. The guide compares only the details present in each listing title, plus the live price that appears on the page. For any other claim, read the maker's sizing page and manual.
Questions
Does this guide cover energy use, operating cost, sizing or installation?
No. The catalogue has no data on energy use, operating cost, heating time, or COP, and this guide does not match a BTU figure to a pool size. For sizing, read the maker's sizing page and the manual. A licensed electrician handles installation according to the maker's manual. This guide compares only the stated details and live prices.
What does a stated BTU figure tell you?
The BTU figure is the heating output stated in the listing title, from 28,000 BTU to 143,450 BTU in this guide. The title does not state how fast a pool heats or what air temperature it needs. Use the maker's sizing page to decide whether a stated BTU suits a pool.
What does the title mean by inverter?
Each listing in this guide names an inverter in its title, which is why the pool was selected. The catalogue data does not state what the inverter does for efficiency or operating cost. The title names the feature, and that is all this guide repeats.
Who should install a pool heat pump?
A licensed electrician, following the maker's manual. This guide does not give installation steps. Confirm the voltage stated in the title with the installer before buying.
Why do some titles state a pool type and others not?
Some listing titles name inground, above ground, or both, while others do not name a pool type at all. When a pool type is absent, the catalogue does not provide it, and the guide writes that it is not stated by the seller.
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