When the weather turns in Spring, The Woodlands and Conroe, the pool heater and spa go from afterthought to the most-used equipment on the pad — and a heater that sat idle all summer is the one most likely to fail on the first cold night. Suns Out Buns Out Pools repairs, services and installs pool and spa heaters, owner-operated by Steven, with the same person diagnosing and fixing the problem.
Heater Problems We Fix
- Heater won’t fire. Ignition, gas supply, igniter and control faults.
- Turns on, then shuts off. Usually low flow from a dirty filter or full basket tripping a safety — checked first.
- Error codes on the display. Diagnosed from the code, not guessed.
- Heats slowly or not at all. Thermostat and sensor faults, scale, or a heat pump struggling in colder air.
- Off-season damage. Insects, debris and corrosion inside units that sat unused all summer.
- Leaks and noises. Water around the heater or new sounds are worth checking before they get worse.
Gas Heaters, Heat Pumps and Spas
We work on the equipment we see across local pads every week, including Jandy heaters we install ourselves and AquaCal units on saltwater systems like the one in our Woodson’s Reserve customer story.
A New Jandy Heater, Installed
Set, plumbed, wired and fired — tested the same day.
Heater, Filter & Pump Set
A full heating and filtration set installed on one pad.
Spa Heating and Spa Equipment
A spa that takes forever to heat, or won’t stay hot, is often more than the heater: the spa pump, diverter valves and automation all play a part. We check the whole path — including pumps like the spa pump motor replacements we do — so you’re not paying for a heater that was never the problem.
Spa Care on Weekly Service
Spa brushed, balanced and checked every visit.
Spa Pump Back in Service
New motor, plumbed and running quiet.
Get Ahead of the First Cold Front
- Clean the filter and baskets so the heater gets proper flow.
- Fire the heater once before you need it, and note any error codes.
- Look for debris, nests or corrosion around the unit.
- If anything is off, call before the cold snap — that’s when everyone else does.
What We Check on a Heater Service Call
- Water flow through the heater: filter pressure, baskets, valves and pump.
- Ignition and gas supply on gas heaters; fan, coil and airflow on heat pumps.
- Error codes and the history of when the heater shuts down.
- Pressure and flow safeties, which are the parts behind most shutdowns.
- Signs of corrosion, scale, leaks, and insects or debris inside the cabinet.
- That the heater actually raises water temperature before we leave.
Repair or Replace?
Most heater problems are repairs, not replacements. A failed sensor, igniter or safety switch is a part, not a new heater. Replacement starts to make sense when the heat exchanger or cabinet is badly corroded, parts are no longer available, or the same heater keeps failing in different ways. We’ll tell you honestly which side of that line your heater is on, and if replacement is the answer, we install new units ourselves, as on the full Jandy pad pictured above.
Where We Work
Common Questions
Should I have my pool heater checked before winter?
Yes. Heaters often sit unused all summer, and problems like debris or nesting insects inside the unit, corroded connections or a failed igniter only show up on the first cold night. A pre-season check means the heater works when you actually want it.
Why does my pool heater turn on and then shut off?
Short-cycling is most often a flow problem, such as a dirty filter, full pump basket or partly closed valve tripping the heater’s pressure or flow safety. It can also be a thermostat or sensor fault. We check flow first because it’s the most common cause and the cheapest fix.
Is a gas heater or a heat pump better for my pool?
Gas heaters heat quickly regardless of air temperature, which suits spas and occasional use. Heat pumps are more efficient to run but slow down as the air gets colder. The right choice depends on how and when you use the pool; we’ll walk you through it.
Do you install new pool heaters?
Yes. We install new heaters as part of equipment upgrades, including full Jandy equipment pads with heater, filter, variable-speed pump and salt system.
My pool heater makes a loud noise or smells. Is that normal?
New noises, a strong gas smell or scorch marks are not normal. Turn the heater off; if you smell gas, shut off the gas supply and call your gas utility first. For noises and smells without gas, call us to inspect it before running it again.
Heater, automation or lights acting up in Spring, The Woodlands or Conroe? Call or text steven at (832) 447-4236 or request a free quote. Owner-operated, 4.9 stars across 135+ Google reviews, no contracts.