13 yo Hayward H250IDL heater - Repair or Replace?

[ks0u812]

I've made a hobby out of self troubleshooting and repairing my Hayward heater over the years... It's dead again and this time a burned out blower motor is the culprit. The new part is about $300, but I'm trying to decide if that's worth spending on a 13 yo heater?? I've heard of some pool heaters lasting up to 20 years, but I don't know how common that is with Hayward heaters? A new, professionally installed heater will run around $2500 - $2700 (leaning toward Raypak).

Opinions - repair or replace?

Thanks

 

[ps0303]

Replace! That unit wasn't a very good one to begin with so you are lucky to have gotten 13 years out of it. Manufacturer's quote 7-10 years is the life span of a heater.

 

[Donny]

Absolutely replace.

 

[Pool-creetin]

I had a hayward, now a raypack, raypack is much better. Imo

 

[JamesW]

I agree with replace.