Thermeau Short Cycling

Heater cycles on and off frequently, with short run times and frequent restarts.

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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

Oversized Thermeau heater for pool volume, Thermostat sensor located in poor circulation area, Flow rate too low causing rapid temperature rise, Faulty temperature sensor causing inaccurate readings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before accessing sensors or control wiring.

  • Check setpoint: Ensure the set temperature is not set extremely close to current water temperature, which can cause rapid cycling.
  • Improve water mixing: Make sure the temperature sensor (if remote) is installed in a well-mixed part of the plumbing, typically on the return line after the heater.
  • Adjust flow: Increase pump speed or open valves to provide a more stable flow through the Thermeau heater, reducing rapid temperature swings.
  • Sensor accuracy: Compare displayed water temperature to an independent thermometer. Replace the Thermeau water temperature sensor if readings are inaccurate.
  • Consider control adjustments: Some models allow adjustment of differential or hysteresis; consult the manual or a technician to widen the temperature differential.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Thermeau Water Temperature Sensor
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