Poolex Overheating Electrical Component

Poolex pool heater emits a burning smell during operation.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Loose electrical connection causing arcing, Overheating contactor, Fan motor or compressor winding failure, Debris on heater touching hot components

Safety: Immediately turn off power at the breaker. Do not continue operating the unit until the cause is found.

Steps:

Visual inspection: After cooling, open the electrical compartment and look for discolored wires, melted insulation, or burnt components.
Check for debris: Remove any leaves or plastic that may have fallen onto hot parts.

A technician should tighten all terminals, test the Poolex contactor, fan motor, and compressor, and replace any overheated components.

Hard 4/5

Compressor Contactor

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