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Pentair warranty for pools & pool equipment

32/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 4 of 12 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Pentair covers pools & pool equipment in full for 2 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Pentair's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
  • Full coveragePool cleaner (most models)2 years
  • Full coveragePlatinum pool cleaner1 year
Varies by model line

Pentair words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • Pool cleanersFull: 2 years. No partial coverage
  • Pool pumps, filters and heatersFull: 3 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Cracks
Good to know before you buy
  • Register your cleaner to activate the warranty.
  • You can install a cleaner yourself without losing coverage.
  • Register your equipment to activate the warranty.
  • Have a licensed pool professional install it, or labor may not be covered.
  • Buying a pump, filter and one more Pentair product together from a pool pro can extend coverage to 3 years.
  • Freeze damage and poor water chemistry are not covered.

How other brands compare for pools & pool equipment

Compare all 12 brands
Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for pools & pool equipment.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Lowe'sMost items90 days
  3. The Home DepotMost items90 days
  4. WalmartMost items90 days
  5. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  6. WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
Show all 7 stores
  1. Pinch A PennySoutheast storesInstalled pool equipmentNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for pools & pool equipment where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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