Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump
Name-brand step-up (bigger pools) — Hayward’s higher-head above-ground pump with a swappable dual-discharge design — the step-up for a bigger pool or a longer, taller plumbing run, at less than the LX.
Specs
| Timer | None |
| Motor | 1.5 HP |
| Max flow | 27–86 GPM (dual-port) |
| Voltage | 115V |
| Union/port | 1.5 in |
| Owner rating | 4.3★ / 819 |
| Warranty (online) | 1 yr, parts (W3 Open Line) |
Pros
- Dual-discharge design fits more plumbing layouts
- Higher head for bigger pools / longer runs
- 4.3★ across 819 owners
- Cheaper (~$320) than the LX
Cons
- 1.5 HP over-pumps a small sand filter — match to your filter’s GPM
- Owners’ recurring 4.3-star knock: the rear on/off toggle switch and the shaft seal are the weak points — several report the switch burning out or a leak under it within 12 to 18 months
- One-year warranty
- Single-speed (correct for above-ground, but not a variable-speed)
The rear on/off toggle switch fails and the shaft seal leaks, typically inside twelve to eighteen months; the short power cord is a distant second.
the dominant owner complaint across Trouble Free Pool threads and the listing's critical cards · critical reviews read August 2026
“Excellent circulation power with the 1.5 hp motor. Reasonably quiet.”— Susan Solomon Grimes, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump for?
Your above-ground pool is on the bigger side or has a longer/taller plumbing run and you want Hayward’s higher-head pump.
What do owners say about the Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump?
4.3★ across 819 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026). What owners complain about: The rear on/off toggle switch fails and the shaft seal leaks, typically inside twelve to eighteen months; the short power cord is a distant second.
What is the warranty on the Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump?
1 yr, parts (W3 Open Line)
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: August 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.