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Costco Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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Note: Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge. Item may be available in your local warehouse for a lower, non-delivered price.

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

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  • About this deal:
    • Valid 1/20/24 through 1/22/24. Limit 2 per member. While supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member migdigital for sharing this deal

Note: Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge. Item may be available in your local warehouse for a lower, non-delivered price.

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid 1/20/24 through 1/22/24. Limit 2 per member. While supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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hotcash85
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Amazon has the 16 zone. It's a used - like new on discount for $83.

Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone: 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence,Grey https://a.co/d/3BJd8U5

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Jan 21, 2024 01:04 AM
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gallidlJan 21, 2024 01:04 AM
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I was an early adopter and got the first gen. It works flawlessly so I'm wondering if it's worth the upgrade?
Jan 21, 2024 01:37 AM
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maheeinfyJan 21, 2024 01:37 AM
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Newbie alert!
I just moved into a new home which has water outlets on the outside, both front and back of the house

What else do i need to setup a sprinkler system so it waters the lawn in summer. TIA
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Jan 21, 2024 02:06 AM
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iJiggyJan 21, 2024 02:06 AM
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Quote from Mr_Spiffy :
Excellent catch on the discontinuation. That really sucks! I don't want to buy something with a 1 month warranty. It'll be over before I even get to install it in the spring. Definitely canceling my order.

Thanks!
I went ahead and ordered it anyways at this price point. My manual rain bird controller that came with my house 6 years ago is already starting to have issues and will probably need to be replaced soon. I was already planning to replace it with a smart controller. From what I've read, reviews are pretty good. Worse case, Costco's return policy should in come handy if Rachio's customer service/warranty falls through.
Jan 21, 2024 02:43 AM
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alMacJan 21, 2024 02:43 AM
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Quote from hotcash85 :
Amazon has the 16 zone. It's a used - like new on discount for $83.

Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone: 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence,Grey https://a.co/d/3BJd8U5
I suppose its the same as the one sold by Costco with the difference of zones between them. Is that correct. Thank you!
Jan 21, 2024 02:47 AM
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venkyJan 21, 2024 02:47 AM
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https://rachio.com/rebates/
Most water districts offer up to $250 rebate or more , depending on the zip code
Making this a $0 purchase or make $$ if you have it installed for the first time on your address
Last edited by venky January 20, 2024 at 07:50 PM.
Jan 21, 2024 03:50 AM
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t99Jan 21, 2024 03:50 AM
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Quote from Stirlitz :
Do any of its features rely on cloud services? Can you setup/use it on WiFi only, and not just watering when internet is temporary down?
Yes, and last year their cloud service was down quite frequently... or at least seemed to be out every time I was working on my sprinklers. When cloud was down, could only turn on sprinkler manually.
Jan 21, 2024 04:23 AM
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404fullPriceNotFoundJan 21, 2024 04:23 AM
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Quote from episking :
Been waiting for this one! Finally. In for 2.
Why 2? Got more than 12 zones?

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Jan 21, 2024 06:18 AM
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mrdude1Jan 21, 2024 06:18 AM
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Great price. I paid $150 for it this past summer at Costco. Easy to install if you understand basic wiring. But if wires confuse you, just hire someone to run the sprinkler wire to the device.
Jan 21, 2024 06:18 AM
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mrdude1Jan 21, 2024 06:18 AM
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Quote from 404fullPriceNotFound :
Why 2? Got more than 12 zones?
Sometime easier to buy another controller than run wire all the way around the house to a single controller. I still can't believe how expensive that sprinkler wire is.
Jan 21, 2024 06:29 AM
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episkingJan 21, 2024 06:29 AM
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Quote from 404fullPriceNotFound :
Why 2? Got more than 12 zones?
Front and back yard on separate systems
Jan 21, 2024 07:04 AM
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ltrinhJan 21, 2024 07:04 AM
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Quote from iJiggy :
looks like Costco may be clearing out old inventory ... according to Rachio's website, Rachio 3 was discontinued in February 2022 and replaced with a Pro series model. This article below seems to indicate that all of these old models would already be out of warranty by now. Am I reading that correctly? Can anyone comment on their product quality from experience?

https://support.rachio.com/en_us/...-B1xWdLJKD

February 11, 2022
Rachio Pro Series Launch
We're excited to start shipping New PRO Series Controllers on Monday, February 14 exclusively to distribution partners. The PRO Series will replace the current Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (all Rachio 3 controllers will stop shipping after February 8, 2022). Rachio will continue to support Rachio 3 warranties which are now 2 years from the date of manufacture.
I have used Rachio (2 controllers ) and they are great. I had the old Rain Bird controller and it acted up often (not watering). With Rachio, no more issue.
If Rachio does on provide warranty, you still have Costso. Combined with water utility rebate ( if applicable ), this is a great buy if you need.

"(all Rachio 3 controllers will stop shipping after February 8, 2022)" This seems strange since Rachio is still selling Rachio 3 on their site.
Last edited by ltrinh January 21, 2024 at 12:12 AM.
Jan 21, 2024 07:08 AM
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ltrinhJan 21, 2024 07:08 AM
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Quote from alMac :
I suppose its the same as the one sold by Costco with the difference of zones between them. Is that correct. Thank you!
Different number of zone, can be different unit entirely. I don't think Rachio ( check their site, they have 4, 8 and 16-zone ) has 12-zone product. That may be exclusive to Costco/Rachio only.
Jan 21, 2024 07:21 AM
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ltrinhJan 21, 2024 07:21 AM
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Quote from petas :
Does this have a rain gauge to detect watering or does it use some kind of cloud data?
It uses weather station if you set it up (zipcode).
Jan 21, 2024 07:23 AM
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ltrinhJan 21, 2024 07:23 AM
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Quote from Mr_Spiffy :
Excellent catch on the discontinuation. That really sucks! I don't want to buy something with a 1 month warranty. It'll be over before I even get to install it in the spring. Definitely canceling my order.

Thanks!
Rachio is still selling Rachio 3 as best seller on their site. I doubt you don't get full warranty from them.

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Jan 21, 2024 08:00 AM
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izarkhinJan 21, 2024 08:00 AM
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Quote from maheeinfy :
Newbie alert!
I just moved into a new home which has water outlets on the outside, both front and back of the house

What else do i need to setup a sprinkler system so it waters the lawn in summer. TIA
Valves, pipes in the ground, sprinkler heads, controller, and wires from the valves to the controller

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