Poolex Electrical Noise / Coil or Inverter Whine

Poolex pool heater emits a high-pitched whine or electrical buzzing during operation.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

Noisy Poolex inverter board inductors, Loose transformer laminations, Vibrating contactor coil, Harmonic noise from power supply

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Do not touch live electrical parts. Turn off power before removing covers.

Steps:

  • Identify source: With the cover removed (and power restored cautiously), listen from a safe distance to locate the buzzing component (contactor, transformer, or inverter board).
  • Tighten mounting: Turn power off again and tighten mounting screws on the noisy component to reduce vibration.
  • Check for resonance: Ensure wiring harnesses are not touching vibrating components.

If the noise is excessive or accompanied by overheating, the Poolex inverter PCB or contactor may need replacement by a technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Inverter Power Board
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