After six years, the booster pump for my pressure-side pool vacuum has died. The pool maintenance people I use have quoted me a price of $550 to replace.
I don't have the specs on my existing pump handy, but I am just assuming for now that it is single-speed 3/4 hp. A quick search on Amazon suggests that most new pumps from the usual suspects cost around $275-$350 retail.
I'm assuming that my pool people are getting their pumps for less than that, but either way, it sounds like they are charging me at least $200 for labor and whatever other additional parts may be needed for an install.
Just generally speaking, is that a fair price? Even if it is high, is it "beyond the pale" high?
I have a nagging feeling I might be getting overcharged here. I have used these folks for years, but never for a major repair/replacement.
If that is a fair price, then I'm thinking that I will just make the switch to a robot and get a Dolphin S200.
Please and thank you.
I don't have the specs on my existing pump handy, but I am just assuming for now that it is single-speed 3/4 hp. A quick search on Amazon suggests that most new pumps from the usual suspects cost around $275-$350 retail.
I'm assuming that my pool people are getting their pumps for less than that, but either way, it sounds like they are charging me at least $200 for labor and whatever other additional parts may be needed for an install.
Just generally speaking, is that a fair price? Even if it is high, is it "beyond the pale" high?
I have a nagging feeling I might be getting overcharged here. I have used these folks for years, but never for a major repair/replacement.
If that is a fair price, then I'm thinking that I will just make the switch to a robot and get a Dolphin S200.
Please and thank you.