7/02/2012

Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater


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Rating: 3.8

List Price : $2,354.24 Price : $1,834.21
Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater

Product Description

THE PERFECT HEATER FOR ANY POOL APPLICATION!

Hayward's NEW Universal H-Series Heater combines advanced technology with universal fit flexibility, making it the perfect heater for new or existing installation. This new design offers left-side or right-side electric, gas and water connections, with 110v or 220v electric hook up.

Universal H-Series Heaters feature an easy to use digital LED control panel along with industry leading hydraulic performance for reduced circulation time and Low NOx emissions which meet all current California and Texas air quality standards.

Built to last, each heater utilizes Silicon Nitride Hot Surface Igniters and Cupro Nickel Heat Exchangers for superior durability.

1-Year Warranty.

NOTE: These heaters are for residential use only.heaters.


  • New polymer header provides superior hydraulic performance to save energy and protect against the damaging effects of erosion
  • Forced draft system constantly moves air through the combustion chamber at a precise flow rate, eliminating all outside weather variables
  • Patented single header "V" baffle design heat exchangers allow for long life, fast heating and virtually no condensation
  • State-of-the-art fin plate heat exchanger with cupro nickel
  • Easy-to-read LED Control panel provides digital temperature readout and diagnostics for quick identification of components that might need service


Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater Reviews


Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater Reviews


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2.0 out of 5 stars Major electrical problems after 18 months, December 2, 2011
This review is from: Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater (Lawn & Patio)
We had a Hayward H400FD pool heater professionally installed in May 2010 (in Houston, TX). For the first year (the warranty period), it worked beautifully. It heated up the spa quickly, and could gently warm our 40,000 gallon pool adequately as well. However, in November 2011, the keyboard on the thermostat became unresponsive. The service technician from our local pool shop investigated, and found that at a minimum, that the heater's main board as well as the thermostat keyboard will need to be replaced. The replacement parts will cost at least $600! That's a third of the original cost of the heater! Although this heater heats well, we are not at all happy with the major electrical problems that cropped up as soon as the paltry one-year warranty period ended. Avoid this brand of heater!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as described, easy install., January 17, 2012
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Faith (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater (Lawn & Patio)
Had a Pentair 400,000 BTU heater that made it about 3 years before entering the "fix me every 6 months with a $600 repair" stage. Spoke with a spa guy who told me the particular Pentair I had was a discontinued lemon and that in his opinion I should replace it instead of repair it again. He told me that I could go with Pentair again because the rest of their stuff was a lot better than what I had, but if it was his he'd buy the Hayward. He then quoted me $3,300 to get this exact heater installed. I checked around, and the best I could find was a quote for $2,700. Found it on Amazon, and decided to take a stab at it.

The package arrived on time, in perfect condition. Delivery people took it into my garage, and I took it the rest of the way on a dolly. I'm not the most experienced/mechanical guy but it probably took me 4 hours (excluding two trips to the local big box home store) to pull my old heater out and put this one in. Instructions included are pretty straight... Read more
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Heater Lasted Just One Year, January 10, 2012
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Hugh Pickens (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hayward H400FDN Universal H-Series Low Nox 400,000-BTU Natural Gas Pool Heater (Lawn & Patio)
We also had a bad experience with the Hayward Model H400FDN. It worked fine for one season but one morning I went out and the paint was all seared off the top of the heater and the entire plastic back end of the heater had melted.

Evidently during the night there had been a gas leak that had caught on fire and burned up the heater. Luckily it didn't start our house on fire.

The heater had been in use for just over one year so it was out of warranty. Our pool installer said the heater was a complete loss and could not be repaired so our only alternative is to buy a new heater.

I would avoid this model pool heater.
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