This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix pool equipment replacement isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
Pool equipment replacement in Phoenix, VS pumps, real automation, warranties filed.
AE Outdoor Living replaces pool equipment across the entire Phoenix metro — variable-speed pumps, cartridge and DE filters, gas and electric heaters, salt cells, and full pad rebuilds. Every install uses Pentair, Jandy, or Hayward equipment with manufacturer warranty registration filed within 48 hours.
What we replace
- Variable-speed pumps (Pentair IntelliFlo3, Jandy VS, Hayward TriStar).
- Cartridge and DE filters sized to real pool volume.
- Gas and electric heat-pump pool heaters.
- Salt chlorine generator cells and full salt systems.
- Full equipment pads — pump, filter, heater, automation together.
- Automation retrofits and full smart-home integrations.
Phoenix pool equipment pricing
- Variable-speed pump swap: $1,400–$3,200.
- Filter replacement (cartridge or DE): $900–$2,400.
- Salt cell replacement: $850–$1,800.
- Gas or electric heater install: $3,800–$9,500.
- Full equipment pad rebuild with automation: $6,500–$18,000+.
The AE equipment replacement spec
- Real-volume pool measurement — pump and filter sized to actual gallons.
- Union fittings so future service doesn't require cutting plumbing.
- DOE-compliant variable-speed pumps only.
- Manufacturer warranty registration filed within 48 hours.
- Automation programming and homeowner app training on final day.
Automation options
Pentair IntelliCenter, Jandy iAquaLink, and Hayward OmniLogic all deliver full app control for pumps, heaters, salt cells, lighting, water features, and valve actuators. Which one we spec depends on your existing equipment brand (retrofit compatibility matters), your smart-home platform (Alexa, Google, HomeKit), and whether you want cellular or Wi-Fi. Every automation quote includes app training on the final install day.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- Certified installer for Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward.
- In-house pool tech team — no subcontracted equipment work.
- Warranty registration filed for every install.
- 3-year workmanship warranty on plumbing, wiring, and mounts.
Common questions.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
Related pool reading
More equipment questions?
VS pump sizing, automation platforms, and warranty registration in the Pool Remodel section of the Homeowner FAQ.