Hayward changed the info again, even more confusing. The top of the description, it list the model as W3t-cell-15. Down in the middle after you click “read more”, it lists t-cell-15. Look down below on “parts” it list GLX (used to be w3) which is hard to find anywhere online, maybe in the store? But GLX is a one yr warranty model, so confusing....
Local stores realize they can’t sell that many from walk-in customers so they sell online too. The fact that when they sell online they don’t change the original description from Hayward (with 3 yrs) which is usually below their own description causing a conflict. Hayward says if you buy online, it’s one year regardless which model and whom you buy it from. And even with 3 yrs, it’s not clear if they need proof if it was installed from a pro.
on Amazon, if you click on the T-cell-15 (even though only available from other sellers) the description says 3 yrs. But down below, the pdf file says one year. They probably don’t change the original description on purpose to trick buyers but added the pdf file to cover the their butt. But If you click on the W3t-cell-15, there is no warranty info at all. How tricky is that?
i am willing to take a risk of the online one yr unit because all my previous units (since 2007) never failed (or completely failed) before 3 yrs. this is the first time so will see. I wanted to try generic cells but after calculating the average yrs they last vs. Hayward’s the saving isn’t that great. Plus, I want to avoid dealing with failing cells as less frequent as possible.