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Old 08-20-2024, 08:21 AM
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Our pool service company says we need a new salt cell and unfortunately we are not at our Villages home, so I can’t take care of this easy task myself. The cell is a little over seven years old, so I don’t doubt it needs replacing, it’s at the end of its expected life. I am seeing at least 5 places online that sell the exact OEM cell replacement needed for $899 with free shipping. It takes less than 5 minutes to unscrew the two couplings holding the cell in place, unplug the wiring harness, and pop in the new cell. Our pool service company (fully knowing we aren’t there) wants $1,400 to replace the cell, which is total price gouging. I could order the cell, fly to our Villages home, pay for a shuttle, replace the cell, make the return trip back north, and still save $$.

I don’t mind paying a little premium for good service, but I can’t stand a business trying to take advantage of us. Any recommendations for a good, and reasonably priced, repair company would be greatly appreciated.
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