Heat Pump Longevity

[TCpoolnoob]

The Hayward 140,000 BTU heat pump I installed in 2015 has given up the ghost today.

I had an HVAC guy out and he says it is leaking refrigerant from the coil. The cost to repair is more than a new complete unit.

The Hayward functioned well enough for us but roughly 8 years seems like a short life span for such an expensive purchase.

Before I buy another Hayward, does anyone have recommendations on a longer lasting heat pump in the 140,000 btu range?

 

[PoolGate]

I think this is a fluke. Most pool heat pumps last upwards of 15 years. Did you get a 2nd opinion?

 

[ajw22]

You got the low end of the range.

AC and HPs don’t last the way the used to.

All HPs are built from the same commodity parts.

 

[TCpoolnoob]

I paid $3049.00 for the heat pump on Amazon in 2015.

Currently the same unit is selling for $4999.99 everywhere that I've looked.

Last Summer it was available on Amazon for $3999.00.

That's quite a price increase over 1 year!

Today I called Hayward to ask if there was anything they could do. They told me they'd get back to me via email in 48 to 72 business hours.

I received this email within minutes.

Hello,

I am sorry but average life of a pool heater is going to be between 8 to 10 years.

So I just got the low end as far as longevity goes out of this Hayward.

Considering the warranty on Hayward is 5 years vs 2 years for Raypak, I'll likely buy another identical unit.

Anyone know where I can get one at a good price?

 

[TCpoolnoob]

I think this is a fluke. Most pool heat pumps last upwards of 15 years. Did you get a 2nd opinion?

1st opinion cost me a little over $300.00 for the service call. Considering the response I got from Hayward, I'll probably just replace the whole unit.

 

[TCpoolnoob]

You got the low end of the range.

AC and HPs don’t last the way the used to.

All HPs are built from the same commodity parts.

Unfortunately; it seems to be the way of the world. Thanks for the reply.