Hello. We have a Hayward pool heater that’s 5 years old. Last month it started making loud popping noices after being on for 5 minutes. My pool guy tells me it needs to be completely replaced. He changed one part which he thought would work but it continues with the popping noice. My question is; do I need a brand new heater at a cost of $4,000? Or is there a cheaper solution? Thanks
Hayward heater popping noise
- Thread starter Chukar
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,521
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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Have you checked the integral heater bypass valve? If it is not actuating, there may not be enough water flowing through the heater and what is going through is overheating and making the popping sounds.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
Have you checked the integral heater bypass valve? If it is not actuating, there may not be enough water flowing through the heater and what is going through is overheating and making the popping sounds.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
Do you have an external bypass?
What is the flow rate?
Do you have a picture of the equipment?
What is the flow rate?
Do you have a picture of the equipment?