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Pool heater maintenance before November

Your heater has been quiet since spring. We tune it up before November, so the first cold night finds it ready.

Cold water, a dead display, or a heater that quits seconds after firing? We fix gas heaters and heat pumps across Brevard County, then tune it up before next November.

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  • Book any month, May to October
  • 22-item gas-heater tune-up
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A pool heater’s year in Brevard County

  1. May to October: Tune here

    Book the tune-up any month from May to October, while the heater sits idle. No need to wait for fall. What gets checked

    Book by the end of October.

  2. November: Season opens

    Heating season opens and the heater takes its first hard call.

  3. December to March: Core season

    Core demand — the months you actually swim.

  4. April: Season closes

    Note anything odd for next year's tune-up.

How often should you have your pool heater serviced?

At least once a year, any month from May to October — before heating season opens in November.

The U.S. Department of Energy expects most heaters to need a yearly tune-up. Raypak's 206A–406A manual asks for twice a year, the same rhythm as our Maintenance Club.

A beige gas pool heater with plumbing connections and a yellow label

What does heater maintenance cover?

A safety test, a cleaning and an inspection — 22 items on a gas heater.

Our 22-item gas-heater tune-up

Safety 3 items

  1. 1Exhaust temperature, for a safe burn
  2. 2Gas leaks
  3. 3Safety sensors and controls

Cleaning 1 item

  1. 4Debris blown into the heater: sand, leaves, salt build-up

Inspection 7 items

  1. 5Plumbing and manifold leaks
  2. 6Motor operation
  3. 7Abnormal noise
  4. 8Excessive vibration
  5. 9Blower motor
  6. 10Gas valve
  7. 11Burners

Efficiency 5 items

  1. 12A safe, efficient burn
  2. 13Flame height, if applicable
  3. 14Thermostat
  4. 15Exhaust temperatures
  5. 16Second-stage regulator vent, cleaned for gas flow

Prevention 4 items

  1. 17Electrical connections
  2. 18Corrosion
  3. 19Rust-inhibiting spray on sensors, contacts, gas valve and hardware
  4. 20A 15–20 minute test run

Rodent check 2 items

  1. 21Debris, scat and nesting cleared
  2. 22Wiring, tubing and other items rodents break
  • Own a heat pump? Tell us the make and model when you call, and we'll confirm what the visit covers.
  • Heater already down? That's a pool heater repair visit, not a tune-up.

Due for a tune-up? Call (321) 536-9122 or schedule service. Schedule Service or call (321) 536-9122.

Before the first start of the season

Give the heater three looks before it fires. Everything inside the cabinet is our job.

Smell gas? Don't light the heater or touch a switch. Leave the area, then call 911 and your gas company or propane supplier.

A pool equipment pad with a filter, pump and heater

Can I get a tune-up without joining the Club?

Yes — book a single pre-season tune-up. One visit, nothing recurring.

One tune-up, this season

  • One pre-season visit, booked before November.
  • No membership, nothing recurring.
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Both tune-ups on the Maintenance Club

$27.50 a month or $275 a year (two months free), with priority service and 20% off repair labor.

See what's included

How long should a pool heater last?

Gas heaters typically last five or more years; heat pumps can last ten or more. Those are U.S. Department of Energy figures, assuming proper installation and maintenance.

U.S. Department of Energy lifespan figures. The dashed line is the “or more”.
What shortens a heater's life, and the fix
What shortens a pool heater's life, what the manuals say, and what to do
What shortens it What the manual says What to do
Unbalanced water Raypak: pH below 7.2 corrodes the heat exchanger, and high mineral content forms scale. Damage from chemical imbalance isn't covered by the warranty. Keep the water balanced. Your pool service or pool shop owns the chemistry.
Concentrated chlorine Raypak: free chlorine must not exceed 5 ppm, and chemicals must be fully diluted in the pool before they reach the heater. Dose the pool, never the skimmer.
Pests and debris Raypak: check for rodent nests after long periods of non-use. Pentair: clear debris from the heater and its vent before start-up. The three pre-season checks above.

Heater past those ages and failing? Here's how to choose: repair or replace.

Schedule your tune-up

Tell us the heater's make and your city or ZIP — we'll get you on the schedule.

We use it to confirm we cover you in Brevard County, and whether the Club does.

Anything about the pool, spa, or equipment that would help us prepare.

Add one if you'd rather we reply by email.

More tune-up questions

Should I turn the pool heater off between swims?

Yes, for a gas heater you use now and then — the U.S. Department of Energy calls gas ideal for quick heating. A heat pump warms gradually, so switching it off means planning further ahead. Compare the two: gas or heat pump.

Can I pour liquid chlorine into a pool with a gas heater?

Yes — pour it into the pool, not the skimmer, so it dilutes before it reaches the heater. Raypak caps free chlorine at 5 ppm. More can damage the heater, and the warranty doesn't cover that.

Can I use my pool heater year round?

Yes. A Brevard heater can run any month; most of its work falls November to April. Raypak says it can keep running through short cold spells while the pump keeps water moving. Heat-pump owners should follow their manual's freeze guidance.

Start before the first cold night

Your heater has been quiet since spring. Schedule a pre-season tune-up before November.

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