Have you put your pool heater to the test lately? One does not want to be relying on warm water for a family get together over the holidays and then find the system is no match for an early cool front. Or wonder if the heater can stand up to what December has in store?
Pool owners in Southwest Florida are prone to being taken aback by such questions. We at Jeff Wilson Pool Service have made it our business to see that the pools in Naples, Bonita Springs and the communities around them are comfortable for their owners, going back to 1985. Should your heater require some work before the holiday season, give us a ring at (239) 448-4988.
We would like to put forward what your pool heater calls for at this time of year.
The Nature of Holiday Swimming in Southwest Florida
It is easy to think a heater is superfluous given how warm it is here most of the year. The holidays will have other ideas though. A cool front from the north will lower the water temperature and make a pool that was fine in October seem rather unappealing in late December.
There is more traffic in the water as well with long weekends, visiting kin and the children out of school. Your heater could see more hours of operation in one week of the holidays than the prior month put together; it is under that kind of strain that you will encounter trouble. Some forethought will preclude a cold disappointment down the road.
What Kind of Troubles We Come Across This Season
For all their dependability, a pool heater is not something you can let go without tending to. When the weather turns you may run into:
- The unit firing but failing to get to the desired temperature
- Repeated short cycling
- Error codes or a refusal to start
- Clogged lines or a dirty filter impeding water flow
- Internal parts worn down by scale and corrosion
- An ignition or pilot giving out on a cold morning
You might not be aware of any problem with a system left idle over the summer until you switch it on for a swim in December.
A Few Pre-Holiday Checks
Any number of simple things will give you an idea of your heater’s state of repair, no technical expertise required:
- Make sure the heater comes up to temperature by turning it on some time before you have people over
- Put an ear to the unit on startup for any rattling or odd clicking
- See that the filter is in order and the water flow is steady
- Inspect for scorch marks, rust or leaks in the vicinity of the unit
- Time how long it takes to put heat in the water and compare with years gone by
- Watch the display for error codes
Better to put your mind at ease in November than to find something amiss the day of a party.
The Value of an In-House Team
Our team knows a pool when they see one. Whether it is a repair, a cleaning or a complete renovation of the backyard we do it ourselves, there is no subcontracting involved. You are dealing with the same company for the whole system.
As State Certified Pool and General Contractors we are fully licensed and insured. We also carry a Liquid Petroleum Gas License for those with a gas heater. For decades we have been of service in Collier and Lee Counties from Port Royal and Aqualane Shores to Old and Downtown Naples.
Come in Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm and we will put your heater in order for the holidays.
Make Sure the Cold Front Does Not Catch You Unawares
A heater that has no issues in the heat can fail you once the demand is on and the mercury falls. The holidays come quicker than you think.
To have a pool that is inviting for every occasion this year, the team at Jeff Wilson Pool Service is on hand to help you do so in comfort. Call (239) 448-4988 and we will make it happen.