Best Pool Heat Pumps (2026): 15 Picks
The BluePlenum 80,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump leads this guide: its title names the inground pool, 208–240V, inverter technology and cooling, and states a 22,000-gallon pool size. This guide compares 15 pool heat pump listings on the details each title states and on live prices, with no efficiency, COP or cost figure read. Picks are ordered by the number of stated details, then by stated BTU, then by their place in the pool.
15 picks from 33 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 title names an inground pool, 208–240V, inverter and cooling, with a stated 22,000-gallon pool size. See pick 1
- For an inground and above ground pool: The Raypak Crosswind 30i title names inground and above ground pools, 28,000 BTU, 208/230V, inverter and WiFi. See pick 3
- For an above ground pool: The TURBRO 18,000 BTU title names an above ground pool, 110–120V and a 6,000-gallon pool size. See pick 7
- For a pool owner who wants heating and cooling: The Hayward HeatPro 100,000 BTU title names heat and cool for an inground pool. See pick 9
The 15 picks
1 Most stated details: inground, 208–240V, inverter, cooling
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
Ranks first because its title states 7 details, the most in this list, and its stated 80,000 BTU is the highest among the listings with 7 details. The title names an inground pool, 208–240V, inverter technology, cooling and a 22,000-gallon pool size. It shares the top detail count with the TURBRO 33,000 BTU and the Raypak Crosswind 30i, and leads them by stated BTU.
Pros
- States 80,000 BTU
- Names an inground pool
- States 208–240V and inverter
- Title names heating and cooling and 22,000 gallons
Cons
- Does not state WiFi control
- Does not state a kW figure
Good fit if
- For an inground pool
- For a pool owner who wants heating and cooling named in the title
Skip if
- If the title must name an above ground pool
- If WiFi must be named in the title
Verdict: A heat pump whose title names inground use, 80,000 BTU, 208–240V, inverter, cooling and a 22,000-gallon pool size.
2 7 stated details, 33,000 BTU, 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
Ranks second among the 7-detail listings: its title states 33,000 BTU, an inground pool, 120V, inverter, 10,000 gallons and heating and cooling. Its stated BTU is 33,000, below the BluePlenum's 80,000, so it follows it. The title also prints a COP figure, which this guide does not read.
Pros
- States 33,000 BTU and 120V
- Names an inground pool
- Title states inverter and 10,000 gallons
- Title names heating and cooling
Cons
- Does not state WiFi
- Title prints a COP figure this guide does not read
Good fit if
- For an inground pool at 120V
- For a pool owner who wants heating and cooling named
Skip if
- If WiFi must be named in the title
- If a 240V listing is needed: the title states 120V
Verdict: A 33,000 BTU, 120V heat pump for an inground pool, with inverter, heating and cooling and a 10,000-gallon pool size stated.
3 7 stated details for inground and above ground
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)
Its title states 7 details: 28,000 BTU, inground and above ground pools, 208/230V, inverter technology, WiFi and a 7,500-gallon pool size. Its stated BTU, 28,000, places it after the two higher-BTU 7-detail listings. It is the first pick in this list whose title names both inground and above ground pools.
Pros
- States 28,000 BTU and 7,500 gallons
- Names inground and above ground pools
- Title states 208/230V and inverter
- Title names WiFi
Cons
- Does not state heating and cooling
- Does not state a kW figure
Good fit if
- For an inground or above ground pool
- For a pool owner who wants WiFi named in the title
Skip if
- If a title that states more than 28,000 BTU is wanted
- If heating and cooling must be named
Verdict: A 28,000 BTU heat pump for inground and above ground pools, with 208/230V, inverter, WiFi and a 7,500-gallon pool size stated.
4 6 stated details, 33,000 BTU, WiFi
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)
Its title states 6 details: 33,000 BTU, inground and above ground pools, 208/230V, inverter technology, WiFi and a 9,000-gallon pool size. With one fewer stated detail than the 7-detail listings, it ranks fourth. Its stated 33,000 BTU matches the TURBRO 33,000 at the same figure.
Pros
- States 33,000 BTU and 9,000 gallons
- Names inground and above ground pools
- Title states 208/230V and inverter
- Title names WiFi
Cons
- Does not state heating and cooling
- Does not state a kW figure
Good fit if
- For an inground or above ground pool
- For a pool owner who wants WiFi named
Skip if
- If a title with more than 6 stated details is wanted
- If heating and cooling must be named
Verdict: A 33,000 BTU heat pump for inground and above ground pools, with 208/230V, inverter, WiFi and a 9,000-gallon pool size stated.
5 5 stated details: 75,000 BTU, WiFi, 220–240V
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)
Its title states 5 details: 75,000 BTU, 220–240V, full inverter, WiFi control and a heat pump. It is the highest-BTU pick among the 5-detail listings, so it leads them. The title does not name a pool type or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- States 75,000 BTU
- Title states 220–240V and full inverter
- Title names WiFi control
Cons
- Does not state a pool type
- Does not state a pool size in gallons
Good fit if
- For a 220–240V heat pump with a stated 75,000 BTU
- For a pool owner who wants WiFi control named
Skip if
- If the title must name inground or above ground
- If a pool size in gallons must be stated
Verdict: A 75,000 BTU heat pump with 220–240V, full inverter and WiFi control stated.
6 5 stated details: 50,000 BTU, 15,000 gallons
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)
Its title states 5 details: 50,000 BTU, inverter, a 15,000-gallon pool size, 220–240V and a heat pump. It follows the TURBRO full inverter pick because its stated BTU is 50,000, lower than 75,000. The title does not name a pool type.
Pros
- States 50,000 BTU
- States a 15,000-gallon pool size
- Title states inverter and 220–240V
Cons
- Does not state a pool type
- Does not name WiFi
Good fit if
- For a listing that states a 15,000-gallon pool size
- For a 220–240V heat pump
Skip if
- If the title must name inground or above ground
- If WiFi must be named
Verdict: A 50,000 BTU heat pump with inverter, a 15,000-gallon pool size and 220–240V stated.
7 5 stated details, above ground, 110–120V
TURBRO 18,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 18000 BTU
- Pool type
- Above ground
- Pool size
- 6000 gallons
- Voltage
- 120V
$499.99 (as of 10/18/2026 12:01 PDT - Details) Typical price: $529.99, 6% off
Its title states 5 details: 18,000 BTU, above ground pools, 110–120V, a 6,000-gallon pool size and a heat pump. It is the only 5-detail pick in this list that names an above ground pool. Its stated BTU, 18,000, is the lowest among the 5-detail listings.
Pros
- States 18,000 BTU and 6,000 gallons
- Names above ground pools
- Title states 110–120V
Cons
- Does not state inverter
- Does not name WiFi
Good fit if
- For an above ground pool
- For a 110–120V heat pump
Skip if
- If an inground pool is the pool type
- If inverter must be named in the title
Verdict: An 18,000 BTU heat pump for above ground pools, with 110–120V and a 6,000-gallon pool size stated.
8 Highest stated BTU: 143,450
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)
Its title states 4 details: 143,450 BTU, full DC inverter, a 40,000-gallon pool size and a heat pump. That stated BTU is the highest in this list. It ranks eighth because its title states 4 details, fewer than the 5-detail listings above it.
Pros
- States the highest BTU in this list: 143,450
- Title states full DC inverter
- States a 40,000-gallon pool size
Cons
- Does not state a pool type
- Does not state voltage
Good fit if
- For a listing that states 143,450 BTU
- For a 40,000-gallon stated pool size
Skip if
- If the title must name inground or above ground
- If voltage must be stated
Verdict: A 143,450 BTU heat pump with full DC inverter and a 40,000-gallon pool size stated.
9 4 stated details: 100,000 BTU, inground, cooling
Hayward W3HP31005T HeatPro Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 100000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground
$5,799.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
Its title states 4 details: 100,000 BTU, heat and cool, an inground pool and a heat pump. It ranks after the 4-detail TURBRO 143,450 because its stated BTU, 100,000, is lower. The title does not state voltage, inverter, WiFi or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- States 100,000 BTU
- Names an inground pool
- Title names heat and cool
Cons
- Does not state voltage
- Does not state a pool size in gallons
Good fit if
- For an inground pool
- For a 100,000 BTU stated title
Skip if
- If voltage must be stated
- If a pool size in gallons must be named
Verdict: A 100,000 BTU heat pump for inground pools, with heat and cool named.
10 4 stated details: cool mode, WiFi
Raypak Crosswind V Deluxe Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Pool type
- Inground and above ground
$5,200.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
Its title states 4 details: a pool heat pump, inground and above ground pools, cool mode and free WiFi. It closes the 4-detail group because its title states no BTU figure. The title does not state BTU, voltage, inverter or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- Names inground and above ground pools
- Title names cool mode
- Title names free WiFi
Cons
- Does not state a BTU figure
- Does not state voltage
Good fit if
- For an inground or above ground pool
- For a pool owner who wants cool mode and WiFi named
Skip if
- If a stated BTU figure is wanted
- If voltage must be stated
Verdict: A heat pump for inground and above ground pools, with cool mode and free WiFi named.
11 3 stated details, highest BTU: 140,000
Hayward HeatPro Pool Water Heat Pump Heater for Inground Pools
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 140000 BTU
- Pool type
- Inground
$6,999.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details)
Its title states 3 details: 140,000 BTU, an inground pool and a heat pump. It leads the 3-detail group because 140,000 is the highest stated BTU among them. The title does not state voltage, inverter, WiFi or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- States 140,000 BTU
- Names an inground pool
- Title names a heat pump
Cons
- Does not state voltage
- Does not state a pool size in gallons
Good fit if
- For an inground pool
- For a title that states 140,000 BTU
Skip if
- If voltage must be stated
- If a pool size in gallons must be named
Verdict: A 140,000 BTU heat pump for inground pools.
12 3 stated details: 117,000 BTU, heat and cool
gulfstream Pool & Spa Heat Pump 117
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 117000 BTU
$5,355.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
Its title states 3 details: 117,000 BTU, electric heat and cool, and a pool and spa heat pump. It follows the Hayward 140,000 BTU pick because its stated BTU is 117,000, lower. The title does not state a pool type, voltage or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- States 117,000 BTU
- Title names heat and cool
- Title names a pool and spa heat pump
Cons
- Does not state a pool type
- Does not state voltage
Good fit if
- For a title that states 117,000 BTU
- For a pool owner who wants heat and cool named
Skip if
- If the title must name inground or above ground
- If voltage must be stated
Verdict: A 117,000 BTU pool and spa heat pump with heat and cool named.
13 3 stated details: 80,000 BTU, 240V
Raypak Digital Pool Heat Pump 80
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Heating output
- 80000 BTU
- Voltage
- 240V
$3,299.99 (as of 10/18/2026 12:02 PDT - Details)
Its title states 3 details: 80,000 BTU, 240V and a digital pool heat pump. It follows the Gulfstream 117,000 BTU pick because its stated BTU is 80,000, lower. The title does not state a pool type, inverter, WiFi or a pool size in gallons.
Pros
- States 80,000 BTU
- States 240V
- Title names a digital pool heat pump
Cons
- Does not state a pool type
- Does not state a pool size in gallons
Good fit if
- For a 240V heat pump with a stated 80,000 BTU
- For a title that names a digital heat pump
Skip if
- If the title must name inground or above ground
- If a pool size in gallons must be stated
Verdict: A digital pool heat pump with 80,000 BTU and 240V stated.
14 3 stated details: 32,000 gallons, heating and cooling
Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Pool size
- 32000 gallons
$2,899.00 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details)
Its title states 3 details: a pool heat pump, heating and cooling, and a 32,000-gallon pool size. It is the first of the two 3-detail listings that state a pool size in gallons but no BTU figure. The title does not state BTU, a pool type or voltage.
Pros
- States a 32,000-gallon pool size
- Title names heating and cooling
- Title names a pool heat pump
Cons
- Does not state a BTU figure
- Does not state a pool type
Good fit if
- For a title that states a 32,000-gallon pool size
- For a pool owner who wants heating and cooling named
Skip if
- If a stated BTU figure is wanted
- If the title must name inground or above ground
Verdict: A pool heat pump with heating and cooling and a 32,000-gallon pool size stated.
15 3 stated details: 18,000 gallons, heating and cooling
Pool Heat Pump
- Heater type
- Heat pump
- Pool size
- 18000 gallons
$1,756.55 (as of 10/18/2026 12:03 PDT - Details) Typical price: $1,849.00, 5% off
Its title states 3 details: a pool heat pump, heating and cooling, and an 18,000-gallon pool size. It is the second of the two 3-detail listings that state a pool size in gallons, and it follows the 32,000-gallon listing by its order in the pool. The title does not state BTU, a pool type or voltage.
Pros
- States an 18,000-gallon pool size
- Title names heating and cooling
- Title names a pool heat pump
Cons
- Does not state a BTU figure
- Does not state a pool type
Good fit if
- For a title that states an 18,000-gallon pool size
- For a pool owner who wants heating and cooling named
Skip if
- If a stated BTU figure is wanted
- If the title must name inground or above ground
Verdict: A pool heat pump with heating and cooling and an 18,000-gallon pool size stated.
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 | TURBRO 33,000 BTU Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 33000 BTU | Inground | 10000 gallons | 120V | Yes |
| 3 | Raypak Crosswind 30i 28 | Heat pump | 28000 BTU | Inground and above ground | 7500 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 4 | Raypak Crosswind 40i 33 | Heat pump | 33000 BTU | Inground and above ground | 9000 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 5 | TURBRO Full Inverter Pool Heat Pump-75 | Heat pump | 75000 BTU | not stated | not stated | 240V | Yes |
| 6 | TURBRO 50,000 BTU Inverter Pool Heater | Heat pump | 50000 BTU | not stated | 15000 gallons | 240V | Yes |
| 7 | TURBRO 18,000 BTU Swimming Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 18000 BTU | Above ground | 6000 gallons | 120V | not stated |
| 8 | TURBRO 143,450 BTU Full DC Inverter Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | 143450 BTU | not stated | 40000 gallons | not stated | Yes |
| 9 | Hayward W3HP31005T HeatPro Heat Pump | Heat pump | 100000 BTU | Inground | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 10 | Raypak Crosswind V Deluxe Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | not stated | Inground and above ground | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 11 | Hayward HeatPro Pool Water Heat Pump Heater for Inground Pools | Heat pump | 140000 BTU | Inground | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 12 | gulfstream Pool & Spa Heat Pump 117 | Heat pump | 117000 BTU | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 13 | Raypak Digital Pool Heat Pump 80 | Heat pump | 80000 BTU | not stated | not stated | 240V | not stated |
| 14 | Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | not stated | not stated | 32000 gallons | not stated | not stated |
| 15 | Pool Heat Pump | Heat pump | not stated | not stated | 18000 gallons | not stated | not stated |
How we picked
This guide draws from 33 pool heat pump listings with live prices read on 2026-10-18. The pool holds only pool heaters whose title says heat pump, inverter or air-source; no efficiency, COP or cost figure is read or claimed. Each listing is compared on the details its title states: type, BTU, kW, pool type, pool size in gallons, voltage, inverter, WiFi and cooling. From the pool, 15 picks were chosen with at most 5 from any one brand. The picks are ordered by the number of stated details, then by stated BTU from largest to smallest, then by their order in the pool. The top pick is the first in that order.
How to choose
Heat pump, gas or solar heater
Pool heaters come as heat pumps, gas heaters and solar heaters; this guide covers only heat pumps, the kind whose title says heat pump, inverter or air-source. Gas heaters need a gas line installed by a licensed gas installer and have their own guides on this site. Solar heaters collect heat in panels and have their own guide as well. The title of each listing here names a heat pump, and no efficiency or cost figure is read from it.
Inground or above ground: what the title names
Each listing title names the pool type it is for: inground, above ground, or inground and above ground pools. Match the stated pool type to the swimming pool of the owner. When a title does not name a pool type, the seller has not stated it, and the maker's sizing page and manual are where to confirm the fit before buying.
BTU figures and what they leave out
A title states the heating output in BTU, such as 80,000 or 143,450. This guide quotes the stated BTU figure and orders higher figures first within the same number of stated details. The catalogue has no data on how quickly a pool warms, so the guide does not match a BTU figure to a pool size or a heating time. Read the maker's sizing page and manual, and ask the installer.
Inverter, WiFi and cooling in a listing
Some titles name inverter technology, WiFi control or heating and cooling. These are features the listing states; this guide records them as stated details. The catalogue has no efficiency data, so an inverter title is read as a feature name, not as a claim about energy use.
Who installs and wires pool equipment
Heat pumps are wired by a licensed electrician as the maker's manual says. Check with your local building office and your utility about any rules that apply before you buy.
What this guide leaves out (and why)
The catalogue holds no measured efficiency, COP, energy use, operating cost, heating time, noise or durability data. Even when a listing title prints a COP figure, this guide does not read it. The maker's sizing page, the product manual and a licensed installer are the places to answer those questions, not a comparison of live listings.
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 the right size for a swimming pool, and this guide does not cover installation steps. The maker's sizing page, the product manual and a licensed installer are where those answers come from. This guide compares listings on the details their titles state and on live prices.
What does the BTU figure in a title mean?
The BTU figure is the heating output the listing title states. This guide quotes it and orders listings by it within the same number of stated details. The catalogue has no data on how fast a pool warms, so the guide never matches a BTU figure to a pool size or a heating time.
What does a title that names inground or above ground mean?
The title names the pool type the listing is for: inground, above ground, or inground and above ground pools. Match the stated pool type to the swimming pool. When a title does not name a pool type, the seller has not stated it; the maker's sizing page and manual are where to confirm the fit.
What is a pool heat pump?
A pool heat pump is one kind of pool heater, alongside gas heaters and solar heaters. Its title says heat pump, inverter or air-source. A heat pump moves heat from the surrounding air to the pool water. The guide records the stated type and does not claim efficiency, COP or cost figures. The Pentair page in the sources describes what heat pumps are.
Does a title that says inverter mean the heat pump is more efficient?
No. This guide reads inverter as a feature the title names, not as an efficiency claim. The catalogue has no efficiency data, and the guide never states an energy saving or an operating cost. Check with the maker's manual for what the inverter feature does. Check with your local building office and your utility about what applies to you.
Which heat pump leads this guide and why?
The BluePlenum 80,000 BTU Pool Heat Pump leads because its title states the most details of the 15 picks: 80,000 BTU, an inground pool, 208–240V, inverter, cooling and a 22,000-gallon pool size. Within the listings that state 7 details, its stated BTU is the highest.
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