Good morning everyone.
I have been visiting this site on and off but this is the first time I am posting as I have no where else to ask.
Long story short, we had a vinyl pool (14' x 28', 3' and 5' depth) built in '21. It took them all summer long as the contractor, we found out during construction, had no idea how to manage a project.
After many issues the pool was done but we didn't get to use it that year.
Coming last year (2022) we opened the pool and everything was ok (except the heat pump, which still trips the breaker if I don't turn it off first, then increase the temperature setting manually as it always trips the breaker if left in automatic mode) but when the first electrical bill came with summer rates we were shocked with a bill of $580 (vs an average of $180 before the pool was built)
At this point I realize that the installed pump was not the one listed in the contract. I know, it's my fault for not checking before but I didn't know anything about pool pumps!
The contractor had a Pentair superflo 1hp single-speed pump installed versus the Whisperflo variable-speed they had listed in the contract.
I have contacted the contractor and they blocked my number and refused to replace the pump. I have filed a complaint with the BBB but don't think that will help much.
I don't have an unlimited budget and I consider myself somehow handy, although no expert on anything (except computers)
My question is, would I be able to replace this pump myself if I just buy the pump online? Seems that a drop in replacement would be the Superflo VS or even a Black & Decker pump so I don't have to mess with the plumbing.
Any chance someone here live in Omaha, NE that can help?
Thanks is advance. Pic attached.
I have been visiting this site on and off but this is the first time I am posting as I have no where else to ask.
Long story short, we had a vinyl pool (14' x 28', 3' and 5' depth) built in '21. It took them all summer long as the contractor, we found out during construction, had no idea how to manage a project.
After many issues the pool was done but we didn't get to use it that year.
Coming last year (2022) we opened the pool and everything was ok (except the heat pump, which still trips the breaker if I don't turn it off first, then increase the temperature setting manually as it always trips the breaker if left in automatic mode) but when the first electrical bill came with summer rates we were shocked with a bill of $580 (vs an average of $180 before the pool was built)
At this point I realize that the installed pump was not the one listed in the contract. I know, it's my fault for not checking before but I didn't know anything about pool pumps!
The contractor had a Pentair superflo 1hp single-speed pump installed versus the Whisperflo variable-speed they had listed in the contract.
I have contacted the contractor and they blocked my number and refused to replace the pump. I have filed a complaint with the BBB but don't think that will help much.
I don't have an unlimited budget and I consider myself somehow handy, although no expert on anything (except computers)
My question is, would I be able to replace this pump myself if I just buy the pump online? Seems that a drop in replacement would be the Superflo VS or even a Black & Decker pump so I don't have to mess with the plumbing.
Any chance someone here live in Omaha, NE that can help?
Thanks is advance. Pic attached.
