How much should a Jandy Pump and install be for a Jandy VS #VSPHP270DV2A cost to install?

[msherrard]

How much should a Jandy Pump and install be for a Jandy VS #VSPHP270DV2A cost to install?
The quote my pool company is giving me seems very high! Is this pump hard to install?

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[HermanTX]

Welcome to TFP.
Prices vary by geographic area and what is available in inventory. How much are they charging you and do they separate the charge for the pump and a charge for the service?
Post a picture of your equipment pad to show how current pump is installed.

 

[Jimrahbe]

ms,

Depends a lot on how the old pump was installed. If it was installed with unions and you are replacing with a like pump, it should not be a lot.

On the other hand, I have seen equipment pads that almost have to be rebuilt just to replace the pump, just because of the way they were built.

Also, nothing is as easy as it appears. Well, at least not when I do it.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

How much were you quoted for the pump and how much for labor?

What exactly needs to be done?

How long is the estimated time for the installation?

Can you show pictures of everything?

Does this include programming?

Do you have any other proposals?

If yes, what are the details of the other proposals?

If no, do you plan to get other proposals?

Does your utility offer a rebate?

When you get a proposal, you have several options:

1) Accept.
2) Reject.
3) Ignore.
4) Negotiate.

Is the company qualified under the utility rebate program?

What are the qualifications of the installer?

Are they qualified under any utility rebate program?

Are they a Manufacturer authorized service provider?

Are they licensed as a business and as a contractor?

Is the proposal negotiable or is it a take it or leave it deal?

 

[JamesW]

We can give you our opinion about what we feel is fair and reasonable, but we are not going to do the job for the price we say, so it doesn't mean anything other than our opinion.

The only thing that matters is what someone is willing to do the job for.

They can say anything they want and maybe they will negotiate and maybe they won't.

There's not much you can do with a take it or leave it deal other than take it or leave it.

 

[guinness]

Another thing to consider is to ensure that the installation meets the Jandy Limited Warranty requirements.

This warranty applies only to products installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction in which the product will be installed, where such state or local requirements exists. In the event no such state or local requirement exists, the installer and maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in pool equipment installation and maintenance.

 

[msherrard]

I will post the photo of the pad tomorrow. I noticed you could purchase the part online for $1,450.00. The proposal I received from the pool company who installed and services my pool is $2,900.00. There is no breakout of pump cost and install cost etc. When I was speaking with the tech he said it was a 2 to 3 hour job.

 

[JamesW]

The proposal I received from the pool company who installed and services my pool is $2,900.00.

I noticed you could purchase the part online for $1,450.00.

In many cases, the price you can find online is about what a service company will pay at a local wholesaler.

If you give a markup of 1.40 times, the retail should be about $1,450.00 x 1.40 = $2,030.00, which is a profit of $580.00.

When I was speaking with the tech he said it was a 2 to 3 hour job.

If you allow $150.00 per hour, the labor should be about $150.00 x 3 = $450.00.

So, the total will be about $2,030.00 + $450.00 = $2,480.00.

The labor is what it is.

The retail price of the pump is probably somewhat negotiable.

Maybe get some other proposals to see where other companies are for the total.

Maybe send a counterproposal for a total price you think is more reasonable.

The company’s break even will probably be about $1,450.00 + 450.00 = $1,900.00.

They need to make some profit on retail items like any other store selling products.

Part of the cost is to ensure that they will be ready, willing and able to service the pump under any issues like a warranty claim.

$2,400.00 total would give them about $500.00 profit, which is probably plenty, but they can pass at any offer less than their initial price.

 

[msherrard]

In many cases, the price you can find online is about what a service company will pay at a local wholesaler.

If you give a markup of 1.40 times, the retail should be about $1,450.00 x 1.40 = $2,030.00, which is a profit of $580.00.

If you allow $150.00 per hour, the labor should be about $150.00 x 3 = $450.00.

So, the total will be about $2,030.00 + $450.00 = $2,480.00.

The labor is what it is.

The retail price of the pump is probably somewhat negotiable.

Maybe get some other proposals to see where other companies are for the total.

Maybe send a counterproposal for a total price you think is more reasonable.

The company’s break even will probably be about $1,450.00 + 450.00 = $1,900.00.

They need to make some profit on retail items like any other store selling products.

Part of the cost is to ensure that they will be ready, willing and able to service the pump under any issues like a warranty claim.

$2,400.00 total would give them about $500.00 profit, which is probably plenty, but they can pass at any offer less than their initial price.

Thank you!
I appreciate your input and information on it. I am still going to send a picture tomorrow in case you or someone seems something that might make it more difficult.