Hanford, CA Pool Inspection Case Study

Swimming Pool Inspection Services was called out to inspect the heating system for an inground swimming pool in Hanford, CA that had issued what the homeowner thought was smoke from a fire within the unit. Our inspector determined that there was no fire, but rather, the heater had broken because of an improper chemical balance in the pool water. He advised that the heater be replaced.

Our inspector spoke with the homeowner, who stated that the pool was 14 years old, but the heater had only been installed about a year ago. The homeowner stated that he saw smoke issuing from his heater and thought there might have been a fire inside.

Hanford, CA Pool Inspection and Analysis

Our inspector visited the property and performed a thorough inspection on the pool and heating system. He found that the internal heat exchanger was damaged and had caused the heater to leak water, which in turn caused steam to escape from the unit, which the homeowner mistakenly thought was smoke from a fire.

The homeowner also stated that a pool service company maintained the pool. Our inspector found, however, that the chemical balance in the pool was not correct.

Repair Estimates for Hanford, CA Pool

The inspector determined that the improper chemical balance in the water is what caused damage to the heater. He stated that the unit could be repaired, but that it might be most cost effective to replace the unit altogether, as additional issues may arise in the unit after the repair.

His estimate for repairing the unit was $3,575, and his estimate for replacing the unit was $3,895. The inspector advised that it made more sense to replace the unit, as additional damage resulting in additional costs could be found during the repair process.