Pro Tip #5

When to do preventative maintenance on your pool heater. The answer is based on numerous conditions:

  • KSI CheeringHow often does the heater fire?
  • Is the pool seasonal or year round, indoor or outdoor?
  • Does the heater have a hour meter on it?
  • Is the heater combustion air source extra dirty (windy conditions) or is it possibly laced with pool chemicals?  Example: A pool operated year round in the semi arid climate of California will see its heater run 4-5 times more than a seasonal pool in the same area.

If you are lucky enough to have a visual inspection port on your model via a fire box a qualified technician can view the heater flame and heat exchanger while the system is firing and will reveal much information on the condition of your heater and help to prepare maintenance interval.

Bottom line: Service your heater per manufacturer’s recommended once per year minimum (seasonal or year round) or much sooner if it is a high demand application confirmed by a qualified technician.  In either instance, don’t ignore your pool heater. These systems have gotten very expensive over the last 5-7 years and a small problem can mean a costly repair in a short period of time