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Hayward Universal H-Series 250K BTU (Natural Gas)

Heater

Model: W3H250FDN

250,000 BTU natural gas pool heater. Low NOx emissions. Cupro-Nickel heat exchanger for salt pools.

Specifications

btu250,000
fuelNatural Gas
heat exchangerCupro-Nickel

Common Replacement Parts

Part NumberNameCategoryNotesShop
FDXLGSV0001Gas ValvevalveLICENSED GAS TECH ONLY. Replace if heater won't ignite after verifying igniter.Search in Shop
FDXLICB1930Integrated Control BoardboardMain control board. Replace if heater shows erratic behavior or error codes.Search in Shop
FDXLHLI1930H-Series IgniterigniterHot surface igniter. Common failure — check with multimeter (should read 40-90 ohms).Search in Shop

Troubleshooting

Heater won't ignite

Possible Causes

  • Bad igniter
  • Gas valve failure
  • No gas supply

How to Fix

Check igniter ohms (FDXLHLI1930). Verify gas is on. NEVER attempt gas valve work without license — call us.

Heater fires then shuts off

Possible Causes

  • Pressure switch issue
  • Low flow
  • Dirty filter

How to Fix

Clean filter first. Check pressure switch. Verify pump is running at adequate speed.

Schematic & Parts

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Free checklist

The DFW month-by-month pool checklist

What it covers (12 months · 76 tasks · 12 marked critical):

  • Freeze nights (January and December): keep the pump running, and what to drain if the power goes out
  • The March opening: test everything, brush, shock, then balance alkalinity, pH and calcium
  • Summer: testing two or three times a week, the weekly shock, and what to do after rain or a party
  • Fall leaves, and easing the chemistry down for winter
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