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(More customer reviews)If you're like me, this will be a major online purchase for you. You probably have also seen that there are precious few reviews on pool heaters. So I will write a little bit lengthier review and figure you will have the patience to read through it.
My 20 year old pool heater was dead and the summer was just starting. I got 3 bids from big Southern California pool companies. Each bid was around $2700. I thought I could do better. After a little research, I quickly realized there are only 3-4 major pool heater manufacturers. There were plenty of articles out there to figure out what size I needed and one article said to always get a bigger heater than you need (good advice!).
The bids I received from my pool guy and the other companies always broke down to heater around $2200 and installation $500. When I told my pool guy I was going online he asked that after I picked the heater I wanted to give him a chance to beat the price. When I gave him this price including no tax and no delivery fee he could not beat it.
Hayward is one of the big 3 with just a couple of models to choose from so it was an easy decision to pick this one. Our pool is a lap pool with only 8000 gallons instead of the more normal 10,000-12,000g(my estimate using calculator on another site) but I chose a slightly bigger capacity. I am glad I did because to heat from 71 degrees to 90 degrees where i like it takes about 6-8 hours. (But Now I need a solar blanket to not lose the heat at night.
Anyway, there are cheaper pricings on this model at other sites but I knew Amazon would stick behind his if i had problems so I paid about $100 more but using Amazon Prime, I paid no shipping saving over $150 in shipping. It took about 8 days to arrive. It was delivered to my garagre. Beautifully and securely packed. I was able to unpack it myself with a box cutter and a screw driver. My pool guy was able to install it in 2 hours including the grounding and a new pipe fitting at the gas valve. He charged me $350. I was able to track the heater delivery online. I was able to pay by credit card which I could not do if a pool company bought it for me.
It works easily, amazingly simply, and total cost was $1870 so I saved almost $900 and got a bigger heater than the pool guys would have given me.
It is sensitive so one time after a week it shut off with a code for insufficient water supply (keep the manual to read the error codes in the digital window)but a simple backwashing and the flow picked right up and it went on again. I definitely recommend getting this online. You will save a lot and this model is very handsome, sleek, low profile and easy to operate.
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Hayward H250FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 250,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater*Natural Gas Model* INTRODUCING THE NEWEST HAYWARD HEATER UNIVERSAL H-SERIES. FOR VALUE TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY...IT IS HERE!! The new Hayward Universal H-Series is a totally new gas heater design that combines industry leading hydraulic performance, environmentally responsible low-NOx emmissions and superior reliability with the installation flexibility to easily adapt to new or existing pools and spas for what just might be the most perfect combination of features and benefits ever offered in an in-ground pool and spa heater. Hayward's Universal H-Series gas heater adapts to each pool and spa owner's needs to make life a little more flexible and convenient. NOTE: The Hayward Universal H-Series of heaters meet the NOx Emission standards set by the California South Coast Quality Air Management Commission for 2001 and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Code. (This item is new in box) Features Great Low Profile Appearance Envoronmentally Responsible Low NOx Emissions Patent Pending Polymer Header Design for Industry Leading Hydraulic Performance Totally Managed Cupro Nickel Heat Exchanger Flow for Superior Reliability 2" x 2 1/2" CPVC Union Plumbing Fittings The Right Connections for Easy Installation, Service and Use Ultimate Installation Flexibility for New or Existing Equipment Pads Independent Left or Right Side Electric, Water and Gas Connections 25% Lighter Weight Means Less Physical Effort to Install Only Front Panel Access Required for Installtion and Service Easy Gas Valve Adjustment Easy Dual Voltage Conversion with Fuse Protected Circuit Boards
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