Why is the ignition not working on my Hayward pool?

When the tech was out, he stated that there wasn’t any problem with the gas, just the ignition thingy not getting spark where it is supposed to be due to spider webs clogging/blocking the spark from reaching the gas. I’m going to start tearing this thing apart when the weather clears up later on this week.

Why does my Hayward H400 not light up?

It attempts to light up 3 times before finally giving me the Ignition failure error code on the panel. When the tech was out, he stated that there wasn’t any problem with the gas, just the ignition thingy not getting spark where it is supposed to be due to spider webs clogging/blocking the spark from reaching the gas.

How to set the temp on a Hayward pool heater?

I can set the temp via the digital panel on the heater. When I turn the thing on, it starts up a fan (whirling noise) and then I can smell gas, there is a click, and then the fan slows down. After a few seconds, the fan/blower starts up again and the cycle repeats.

How long does it take for a Hayward pool fan to light up?

After a few seconds, the fan/blower starts up again and the cycle repeats. It attempts to light up 3 times before finally giving me the Ignition failure error code on the panel.

How to troubleshoot a Hayward Universal pool heater?

Troubleshooting chart for Hayward Universal H-Series electronic pool heaters with a digital display, models H150, H200, H250, H300, H350, H400 INPSECT WIRES FOR KINKS OR RODENT DAMAGE. INSPECT TERMINALS FOR BREAKAGE OR CORROSION REMOVE WIRES AND MEASURE OHMS WITH PUMP ON; IF CLOSED – SWITCH IS OK. IF OPEN, RECONNECT WIRES & PROCEED.

Is the Hayward pool heater made of gas?

The components of a Hayward pool heater are also very similar to gas heaters made by other manufacturers. To troubleshoot a gas-fired appliance, you have to think like a “combustioneer”.