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For Immediate Release
June 23, 2003

For More Information Contact:
Kerri Petersen
Marketing Communications Coordinator
800-227-1442, extension 379
kpetersen@jandy.com


Petaluma, CA

Jandy Acquires Air Energy Heat Pumps, Inc.

Petaluma, CA - Jandy's parent company Water Pik Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:PIK) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Air Energy Heat Pumps, Inc. and affiliates (Air Energy), a privately held Florida based manufacturer of premium heat pumps designed for the swimming pool and spa industry.

"The acquisition of Air Energy will accelerate the growth of our pool and spa equipment business", said Michael P. Hoopis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Water Pik Technologies, Inc. "In addition to being an excellent strategic fit, heat pumps strengthen our position as the worldwide leader in pool and spa heating."

"Heat pumps are a fast growing segment of the pool heating market and Air Energy has established themselves as the premier product leader," says Vance Gillette, Jandy's Vice President and General Manager. "Many Jandy customers utilize heat pumps as the source of heat for their pool/spa projects. Since our electronic controls, valves, pumps, filters, cleaners and water features are installed on the same pools, we view this as an ideal fit. Air Energy's focus on technology and premium product features has earned them a leading share in the heat pump market, and we are delighted to have them as an addition to our team."

"We are proud of our success at Air Energy and to be associated with an organization like Jandy. The Jandy-Air Energy product synergy and shared focus to exceed customer expectations position the company well for growth," said John Zakryk, founder and President of Air Energy. "Together, Jandy-Air Energy products will provide pool and spa customers with the most technologically advanced equipment solution."

Water Pik Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PIK) is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative personal health care products, pool products and water-heating systems sold under the Water Pik®, Jandy® and Laars® brand names. The Company operates in two business segments, the Waterpik Technologies Personal Healthcare Products division, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the Pool Products and Heating Systems division, located in Petaluma and Moorpark, California.

Jandy, the Pool Products division, located in Petaluma, California, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of swimming pool and spa pumps, filters, heaters, controls, valves, water features, cleaners and accessories. The Jandy®, Laars® and Air Energy® brands of pool and spa products are sold to distributors, pool builders, dealers and specialty pool retailers. Consumers can find additional information about Jandy®, Laars® and Air Energy® products by consulting their local pool builders, retailers and service companies or by visiting www.jandy.com or www.air-energy.com.

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