Are you wondering why your pool heater keeps turning off? Generally, a pool heater is a complex hardware that can malfunction if you don’t take care of it. It is a fundamental part of a pool that purifies and heats it (duh). Pool warmers can glitch and quit working for various reasons.
Cobwebs have the potential to obstruct gas flow, prevent the system from igniting, or restrict gas flow, resulting in the heater turning on and off. The thermostat for the heater might break down or be set too low. There are so many reasons, so our expert pool builders in NJ used our years of experience to explain some of the reasons why your pool heater may be shutting off unexpectedly.
Insufficient Voltage
The most common cause of a heater tripping is an insufficient voltage, normally occurring when the wiring is improperly done. Your heater will stop working about every ten seconds because of this. The pool heater may also not get enough voltage when the capacitor is low quality, or the wiring is loose. No matter your case, you must contact an expert because working with electrical wires can be dangerous.
Complications of the Impeller
The heater uses an impeller, which is a rotating device to help remove water from the filter. The heater stops functioning when the impeller experiences an issue and ceases to spin. This error finally causes the impeller to stop working and might need a replacement. Normally, impeller issues are caused by a potential blockage which can come in the form of a garbage or cloth piece being stuck inside it. The impeller would be unable to carry out its usual functions as a result of these factors. You must remove the pool heater first and then the blockage preventing the impeller from functioning to resolve this issue. If you can’t do this on your own, you need to talk to a professional.
Overheating of the Pump
Modern pool heaters are designed to turn off when there is no heat, which can cause the pump to overheat automatically. Due to the switch for thermal overload, this is possible. Therefore, the thermal overload switch must be examined and replaced if it keeps tripping off. It is also possible that the switch is working properly, but the pump may be overheating. To determine the cause of your pool heater’s excessive heat, contact a technician and have it inspected. Given your lack of electrical knowledge, it is better that you must avoid troubleshooting your pump on your own.
Excess Energy Utilization
Excess energy utilization is another justification behind the shutting down of your pool heater. We sometimes use some of our home appliances more frequently than others. This means that only a little current remains available for other appliances to use. This significantly decreases our home’s electricity supply, leaving little current for pool heat pump-related appliances. As a result, the pump would either not turn on at all or shut off abruptly. You must balance your household appliances’ power consumption for the heater pump to start. If there is a problem with the power outage in your area, you may need to contact the local power company to express your displeasure and request an immediate solution.
Incorrect Thermostat Setting
When you turn on the heater, it sometimes works but shuts off before the water in the pool reaches the right temperature to keep it warm. For this situation, wrong thermostat settings and a more modest radiator than the size of the pool are the reasons for the heater to turn off. When the thermostat reaches the set temperature, it stops immediately. Due to its low heat supply, a small heater that heats a large quantity of pool water will not heat all the water uniformly to the desired temperature.
Poor Priming
Another reason that may cause your pool heater to turn off is poor priming. This is when the pool heater feels that there is insufficient water flow. The only solution to this problem is getting your pool heater primed by an expert. Before getting to the pump, the water can pass through a filter in this manner. Therefore, these are the most typical issues that can cause the heater pump to shut off abruptly. If you know enough about electrical switches and appliances, your can fix the pool heater yourself.
Inward Imperfections
Inward imperfections in a pool heater will result in its shutting off. The following are possible causes of the heater not starting:
- Filters can get dirty and clogged due to the debris accumulating, preventing the fan from absorbing water for heating.
- Because gas heats up to warm the pump’s water, it is necessary to use gas to run a heater. Gas cannot enter when the valve is closed.
- Both the plumbing and closed filter valves let water in for heating. When they are closed, water cannot enter the heater.
We hope that clears up a lot of the misconceptions regarding the pool heater. If you STILL can’t figure it out, let us help out. Give us a call at 732-515-8033 and our expert pool construction team will analyze your issues for you anywhere in New Jersey
