Jandy JXIQ400NK - so different estimates

[ycolasan]

Folks, I am in Dallas and have a few estimates to replace my 19 year old (working) LT400 heater with new Jandy JXIQ400NK.

Problem is that, an established pool store quoted me $5,800 while moms and pops, still pool professionals, quoted as low as $4,300. This is turnkey including the modifications to plumbing, haul away and the new heater.

I am a bit hesitant to pay as low as $4,300 including materials and labor; as the cheapest heater itself online is for $4,150; but not sure how much the pool stores buy it for.

What do you think?

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
If Jandy will warranty the lower cost service, I would use it. Sometimes larger companies (pool store) use a set price to install versus a what does it really take that a smaller entity might use.
I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

 

[Newdude]

Hey ycolasen and belated Welcome !!!

Between leftover supplies on pre season sale, overhead costs and profit margins, 2 different stores will often be miles apart.

If you're getting an apples to apples unit with brand new stickers on it and a warranty, I'd be hard pressed to pay more for it. I'd also favor the Mom and Pop store any day of the week becuase Mom and Pop have their own skin in the game and the chain store may chew through management/staff like a wood chipper.