Pool Heater Repair in Miami, FL
Same-day appliance repair from a local team — 18 factory-trained technicians, 4.79★ across 871 Google reviews. The $59 service call is free if you proceed with the repair, and every job is backed by a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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A pool heater in South Florida earns its keep from November through March, and it almost always quits on the first cool snap — right when you want it. Berne Appliance Repair services residential pool and spa heaters across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach: heat pumps and natural-gas/propane units alike. Same-day appointments most days, a flat $59 diagnostic applied to the repair, and a 4.79-star record across 871 reviews built over eleven years and 29,300+ jobs. We read the fault code, test the real failure, and quote it in writing before we touch a part.
Brands we service
We carry training and parts for the heaters homeowners actually own: Pentair (MasterTemp, MaxE-Therm, UltraTemp, ETi), Hayward (Universal H-Series, HeatPro), Raypak (gas and heat pump), Jandy (JXi, LXi, VersaTemp), AquaCal, Gulfstream, and Rheem. Gas-fired and electric heat-pump models, residential pools and attached spas.
Common pool heater problems — symptom, cause & fix
Gas heater will not ignite / lights then shuts off
Failed ignitor or igniter control, a dirty flame sensor, a closed gas valve, or a tripped high-limit. On the lockout-after-ignition cases it is usually flame rectification — the unit lights but cannot “see” the flame and shuts down for safety. We test the ignition sequence end to end.
Heat pump runs but water stays cold
Low refrigerant from a leak, a failing compressor, a stuck reversing valve, or a frozen/clogged evaporator coil. Heat pumps move heat — if the sealed system is down, the fan spins and nothing warms. We diagnose the refrigeration circuit, not just the controls.
No flow / “FLO” or pressure-switch fault
A weak pump, a dirty filter, a closed valve, or a failed water pressure switch. The heater will not fire without proven flow, so a flow fault is often a plumbing/filter issue rather than the heater itself. We confirm before condemning the board.
Heater short-cycles or trips the breaker
For heat pumps: a bad capacitor, contactor, or compressor overload. For gas: a high-limit or stack-flue sensor cutting out. We test the start components and safeties and restore steady operation.
Error codes and dark control panels
We read the manufacturer code (Pentair, Hayward, Raypak all log them), check the sensors and wiring harness, and verify the control board is the actual fault and not a tripped safety upstream.
Corrosion, leaks, and rusted heat exchangers
Salt systems and chemistry imbalance eat gas heat exchangers and headers. We inspect for leaks, scale, and corrosion and tell you honestly when a repair is worth it versus a replacement.
Typical repair pricing
| Repair | Typical range* |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic (applied to repair) | $59 |
| Ignitor / flame sensor (gas) | $170 – $320 |
| Water pressure / flow switch | $150 – $260 |
| Capacitor / contactor (heat pump) | $170 – $320 |
| Control board / igniter control | $300 – $620 |
| Refrigerant leak repair & recharge | $320 – $640 |
*Parts and labor, residential. Final price is confirmed in writing after diagnosis; the $59 diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you proceed.
Why homeowners call Berne for pool heater repair
- Both heater types — gas-fired and electric heat pump, by techs who know the difference.
- $59 flat diagnostic, free with the repair.
- Same-day service across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach most days.
- W-2 technicians and a 90-day labor warranty.
- 4.79★ across 871 reviews, 29,300+ jobs since 2015.
Service area
We serve Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and the surrounding Tri-County communities.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work on both pool and spa heaters?
Yes — standalone pool heaters and combined pool/spa units, gas and heat pump.
My heater shows a flow error but the pump runs — is the heater broken?
Often not. We check the filter, valves, and the pressure switch first; many “heater” faults are flow problems we can clear quickly.
How fast can you come out?
Same-day or next-day in most of the Tri-County area. Call (754) 345-4515.
Book your pool heater repair
Call (754) 345-4515 or request service online. We diagnose the ignition, refrigeration, flow, and controls, quote in writing, and most repairs finish the same visit.
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About us
Berne Appliance Repair has kept Miami and South Florida homes running for 11 years. Our team of 18 factory-trained technicians has completed more than 29,300 service calls, repairing refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, ranges, dishwashers and more for families and small businesses across the region.
We earned a 4.79-star rating from 871 reviews by showing up on time, diagnosing honestly, and fixing it right the first time. Same-day appointments are available, and every repair is backed by experienced people who treat your home with respect.
What can we do for you?
Dryer repair
Our 18 technicians dispatch same-day across South Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Parts on the truck, written warranty, service call applied to the repair.
Washer repair
Washer not draining, not spinning, or stopping mid-cycle? Front-loaders and stacked condo units are daily work for our 18 technicians.
Drum bearings, pumps and shock-absorber kits for Samsung, LG and Whirlpool ride on the truck — most washer repairs close on the first visit, backed by a 90-day warranty.
Microwave repair
Microwave running but not heating, sparking, or tripping the breaker? Built-in and over-the-range models are usually worth repairing — replacement means cabinetry work.
We test magnetrons, diodes and door switches in one visit; the $59 service call is free if you proceed with the repair.
Dishwasher repair
Standing water in the bottom, dishes coming out dirty, or an error code that will not clear? We run dishwasher calls across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach every day.
You approve a written quote before any work starts, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
Range, stove, cooktop and oven repair
Burner not lighting, oven running cold, or an induction cooktop that stopped recognizing pans? We repair gas and electric ranges, wall ovens and cooktops every week.
Igniters, bake elements and control boards for Whirlpool, GE, Samsung and LG are stocked on the truck — the $59 diagnostic is waived when you proceed with the repair.
Refrigerators, wine coolers, ice-machines repairs
Refrigerator not cooling, ice maker gone quiet, or wine cooler running warm? No-cool calls get priority routing — in South Florida heat a full fridge cannot wait.
Parts on the truck, written warranty, service call applied to the repair.
Equipment we service:
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Ronald l. (Hialeah, FL)
texted thru yelp app and got a reponse with 10 min. pricing for diagnostics was very reasonable. repair pricing was in line with other companies. have to admit guy was knowledgeable and when he left everything was working good. wife was extremely happy as she could not dry our clothes.
definitely recommend this company as very reliable and fast to get out to fix my problem
Jason O. (North Miami Beach, FL)
We recently had Berne Appliance Repair service our fridge. The technician was great and did an amazing job defrosting and cleaning the internal parts of the fridge. It's working like brand new!
I would recommend then to anyone that needs appliance repairs.
Vincent (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Needed to have a new cooktop installed . spoke with Eugene and he was able to schedule a install time the very next day. The Technician Is-Mael came to install the appliance very professional, A few cabinet modification were needed to install the new unit but was completed with no issues.