Proper preventive maintenance, performed routinely, is the best way to avoid costly poor heater installation or repair costs. However, even with weekly cleaning and inspection, sometimes you’ll need to have pool heater repair. The motor will eventually wear out, or debris may get caught and cause a sudden stop. Plus, pool heaters aren’t made to last forever. Replacing pool heaters is also part of the services we provide. The experienced technicians you hire are certified to work on most major models and can troubleshoot and replace just about anything. We can also conduct hot tub heater repair.
Quality, Professional Pool Heater Installation, and Repair
Many things can contribute to the need for pool heater repair, but the timely fixing of a small problem can reduce the chances of a costly fix. We’ve trained our technicians extensively, working on brands such as Raypak, Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward. Working with these major brands and undergoing special certification means that we can quickly diagnose problems and fix them correctly the first time. Allowing your heater to keep running when you first notice an issue usually results in more damage to the appliance and extra costs. This may even mean that you’ll need to have a new pool heater installed.
How We Troubleshoot Pool Heater Repair
The pool or hot tub heater ensures that the water reaches your desired temperature quickly, and makes heating more efficient, giving you a more enjoyable water experience. Pool heaters are comprised of a number of internal parts that can wear out or break, such as gas lines, electrical wiring valves, sensors, and other components. If any one of these wears out or becomes damaged, it can have a domino effect on the operation of the rest of the heater. Causes like excessive heat, rodent infestation (they’re attracted to the heat), general aging, and lack of preventative maintenance can all lead to a pool heater malfunction.
How We Diagnose Pool Heater Problems
First comes and examination of the pool heater cabinet or external housing of the heater for damage. In fact, damage to the housing can cause damage to the heating components within. Remember when we talked about rodent infestation? In southern California, it’s not unusual for rodents to make their nests in the the heater, for protection. Unfortunately, their nesting materials can block the areas around the heater that inhibit the exhaust ventilation system.
Without proper airflow, the heater gets overheated and soot builds up, coating the parts within and clogging the valves. The excess heat can also cause the plumbing itself to warp and melt, leading to water leaks.
Your Service Call and Pool Heater Repair Experience
Routine maintenance is something that we recommend for all of our clients, both residential pool owners and property managers that oversee the operations of community pools. A typical diagnostic service call takes about an hour, systematically troubleshooting each facet of the heater component to determine the root of the malfunction. Depending on what we find, we’ll prepare a quote for you that can include the cost of all the pool heater repairs, or, if we see it’s necessary, replacing the appliance.
Completing your pool heater installation depends on the make and model of the heater, as well as its age and the availability of replacement parts. In total, the service call including repair should only take a few hours. However, badly damaged heaters will take more time, and if your heater needs to be replaced, you’ll have to have a separate appointment to install it. If the heater as a whole is worn out, your tech may recommend simply replacing it, so that you don’t have the expense of repeated service calls and replacing parts. Our most recommended brands are Pentair MasterTemp, Jandy pool heaters, and Raypak pool heaters, due to their longevity and quality.
Preventative Maintenance Can Reduce Service Calls
Part of your overall service package includes preventative maintenance, such as cleaning the pool heater and inspecting it for rodent infestations or other issues. Regular cleaning cuts down on the likelihood of debris causing problems. It also ensures the airflow is operational and fully functional, saving you potentially hundreds of dollars from a replacement and downtime in your pool or hot tub.
Choose the Experts For Pool Services
When you book your pool heater installation or preventative maintenance and cleaning package, you know that you’re getting trained technicians that have the highest level of expertise with all major brands. From equipment repairs to replacement of the entire appliance, we’ve got you covered. We also ensure that our team members participate in continuing education with all major appliance manufacturers, to stay abreast of advancements in the industry and that we can work on the newest models.