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A note on the numbers

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.

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Phoenix

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.

The honest version: If your bidder is quoting a single-speed pump replacement in 2026, walk away. DOE rules have banned single-speed pump replacements on standard residential pools since July 2021, and any installer still trying to sell one is either uninformed or hoping you are. Variable-speed is code, not upsell — and it cuts your Phoenix pool electric bill 50–80% starting the first month.
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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.
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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+.
03

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.
04

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.

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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.
FAQ

Common questions.

Variable-speed pump swap (Pentair, Jandy, Hayward): $1,400–$3,200. Cartridge or DE filter replacement: $900–$2,400. Salt cell replacement: $850–$1,800. Full equipment pad rebuild (pump + filter + heater + automation): $6,500–$18,000+. Gas or electric pool heater install: $3,800–$9,500. Every part, labor, and permit line-itemed on the proposal.

Variable-speed pumps past 7–10 years are usually cheaper to replace than repair — new pumps hit 60–80% energy savings that pay back in 2–3 years. Filters past 12–15 years are replacement. Salt cells are consumables — replace when chlorine output drops below 50% at 100% setting. AE's inspection tells you the honest replace-vs-repair call with cost side-by-side.

Yes — as of July 2021, all new and replacement inground pool pumps over 1 THP sold in the US must be variable-speed by DOE rule. Single-speed pumps can no longer be installed as replacements on standard residential pools. VS pumps also cut Phoenix pool electric bills 50–80% vs. old single-speed — real savings, not marketing.

Pentair IntelliCenter, Jandy iAquaLink, and Hayward OmniLogic — full smart-home compatible pool automation with app control for pumps, heaters, salt cells, lighting, water features, and valve actuators. Retrofit onto existing equipment when brands are compatible, full pad rebuild when they aren't. Every automation quote includes control scope and app training.

Single pump swap: 1 day. Filter or salt cell replacement: 1 day. Heater install with gas or electrical work: 2–4 days. Full equipment pad rebuild with new automation: 5–10 days including permits and inspection. Every phase scheduled in the written proposal.

Yes — every install includes manufacturer warranty registration in the homeowner's name (Pentair, Jandy, Hayward all offer 2–3 year warranties that only apply if registered by a licensed installer). AE files registration within 48 hours of install and forwards confirmation. Skipping this is why so many homeowners find out their pump warranty was never active.

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Why 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."

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Homeowner FAQ

More equipment questions?

VS pump sizing, automation platforms, and warranty registration in the Pool Remodel section of the Homeowner FAQ.

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