The manufacturers in the United States have certainly mastered the art of pool heater manufacturing.  They have mastered building their products specifically for this the people in this country to include the following: Single phase power while producing high outputs of BTUs. the units are made from plastic resin/fiberglass to ensure cabinet longevity.  The units meet AHRI certifications, and also are built based on standard size plumbing to name a few. The manufacturers know that the secret to a success is also customer satisfaction. This can only be achieved through the joint effort of the distributors, clients and technical support/customer support that is readily available when a situation occurs. Until the manufacturers from abroad can offer this level of coordinated effort, the United States manufactures will have no competition.

Hayward heat pumps certainly serve a specific purpose

Equipment is AHRI certified. With such a unique structure, this round model model can be installed just about anywhere. However, it tops out at only 100k Btu’s.

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Gulfstream heat pumps are well designed units. Not only do they have an ideal footprint, but they also capitalized on not putting their plumbing connections directly in from of the display where the consumer would need to stand to operate the equipment. They also designed the unit using nearly all industry standard parts unlike some manufacturers that make units where you are subjected to requiring their specific parts at their availabilty and pricing.

Dimensions 31L x 31W x 46H

 

 

Pentair heat pumps are decent systems manufactured in North Carolina.

Equipment is AHRI certified. Their top model boast an output of 140k Btu’s.

This unit is not for every home. Keep in mind that this unit extends outward up to 39 inches and when combined with the minimum space of 6 inches from the wall, you’re needing at least 45 inches of space from wall to side walk. Sometimes, this fact can make this unit choice a dealbreaker.

39L x 31 W x 44.5 H

Gulfstream brand is Manufactured in Ft. Myers Florida.

Equipment is AHRI certified. Their top model boast an output of 143k Btu’s. They also have one of the smallest footprints in the industry.

Gulfstream heat pumps are well designed units. Not only do they have an ideal footprint, but they also capitalized on not putting their plumbing connections directly in from of the display where the consumer would need to stand to operate the equipment. They also designed the unit using nearly all industry standard parts unlike some manufacturers that make units where you are subjected to requiring their specific parts at their availabilty and pricing.

Dimensions 31L x 31W x 46H