Does anyone have any reason to think this unit will have better reliability than previous years. I like 'em, but they die too quick.
1418365
So far so good for me. I bought an "open-box" unit from Amazon Marketplace and have been more than satisfied. It has never shut down due to heat issues, syncs up really easy with my other gear and sound is superb. I do have it in an open music rack. It's big!
1418366
I have had 2 of this family for 4+ years. No problems. Are you overdriving them or shorting them out? I can imagine that either of these might reduce their life. I would buy another for sure.
1418367
I've had my 805 for about 4 years. it runs everyday about 8 hours a day and has never failed.
1418368
Sorry to say but it's time to look elsewhere than Onkyo, hdmi failure across the board, still no acknowledgement of the problem, this product is just as prone to failure as the lower end models, myself and Onkyo have parted ways am now running an Sc-79 and couldn't be happier
2246596
I honestly think that they are programmed to self destruct after that period of time. Mine did the same thing. I tossed it. After starting with a $50 model from Best Buy which fell apart, then moving to this model which was a little more affordable but self-destructed, I eventually move to a $14 model that I have been using for the last year with no problems!
322010
Contact customer service I have heard they are very good about replacing defective units, mine is still working without any problems. I have read about complaints of heater unit failing, I'm crossing my fingers my unit is still working okay.
111481
i purchased this same unit model no. 2.1 serviced it every month. it has died on me. I thought it would last longer than two years. Do you still offer rebates to purchase another one and return this one to you. Please help!
1747262
I have had a unit for quite a few years. I thought my battery had died and replacements were expensive. Started looking at just getting a new unit. Then I put the battery back in and it has worked fine for what has now been a couple more years. Don't know what happened, might have been a connection problem????
1142047
This is "better" in the sense of features. I've never had a water heater timer fail, so I don't know if the reliability of this unit is better than the intermatic. I've only had this installed for about six months, so long-term reliability is unproven. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
305757
Yes they do fizzle out over time due to battery wear, but this photo may have been posted several years ago and never updated. It's up to the seller to ship units that have recent dates code. At Small Fleet Parts we only ship current units with a full warranty to work.
2152547
Well, this unit is just bad. Send it back, have another one sent out. I've had mine at least 3 years, maybe more and I use it for all things with batteries. It's been a good unit, your unit is just bad.
542729
Probably a bad unit - those definately exist. I would return it for another - I have had mostly good luck with mine - several units.
2180567
They do not fail often, in my experience, but they do fail. Ours lasted 10 years and I replaced it easily with a new unit purchased through Amazon.
698256
I've had one for 2 years and over 4k miles and it's not dead yet.... not sure if I should be expecting it to die
675205
It doesn't matter as they don't last long. Mine lasted one season. Check the ratings and you'll find out that many people experienced problems.
307443
The newer units I received are better, but the battery will still go dead if they are unplugged for several months. Depending on how you use them, this may or may not be an issue.
1198660
Probably a bad unit. Mine only lasted a little over a year. Just outside the warranty.
113750
I have only owned mine for a couple of months. I have owned several electrics and they all seem to have about a one year lifespan. However this one is the best design I've ever had and also the best performing.
2120626
Sad to hear you're having this problem. This has been my experience with this product. I love it, but unfortunately I've had three of them die like this. I'd recommend returning it if you just got it and get a replacement..
1765596
Go to GE site. Order another and look for the warranty info. Have never had one die that early. I would say maybe the elements of being outdoor may adversely affect the life. Just guessing.