Pool heater repair — 3 types: gas heaters (the fastest to heat), electric heaters (the simplest, but costly), and heat pumps (the most efficient long-term). Brands: Pentair MasterTemp, Hayward H-Series, Jandy LXi, AquaCal heat pumps. Call **16062**.
A gas pool heater has a burner, a copper heat exchanger, an igniter, and a flame sensor. A heat pump has a compressor, refrigerant, an evaporator, and a heat exchanger. Faults: calcium buildup in the heat exchanger, a clogged burner, and a failed compressor.
The most frequent faults we encounter while servicing Heaters — ranked by occurrence.
Heat exchanger scaling (the most common)
A burned-out burner or igniter
A failed compressor (heat pump)
A failed temperature sensor
Heat exchanger descaling
Burner and igniter replacement (gas)
Compressor replacement (heat pump)
Heat exchanger replacement
Refrigerant check (heat pump)
A technician specialized in each brand — click your brand for its detailed page.
A heat pump is cheaper long-term (60% lower operating cost), but installation is more expensive. Gas heats faster. Your choice depends on the workload and gas availability.
If it is only scaled, descaling. If there is pitting corrosion (from incorrect pH), replacement is mandatory.
Gas heater: 8-12 years. Electric: 10-15 years. Heat pump: 8-12 years.
On-site diagnosis, clear pricing before any work, and a 6-month written warranty.