I bought 2 of the Aqua-pro Dx-25 hanging feeders because they are very inexpensive, about $100 each including rechargeable 6v battery and solar charger. The timer broke on the first one about 2 years after setup. I called them and said to send it in and they would replace it since the warranty is 3 years (I think). I sent it in about 6 months ago and never heard from them again. The timer on the second one recently went out but I'm not going to bother sending it in. Now, with that said, I replaced them with 2 of the same because they do work well and are relatively cheap.
The warranty is 3 years, I think I would have made a second phone call to pursue replacement. Who know's, maybe it was lost in the mail? However I do understand your point, at the price it may be easier to just replace it.