One of the most common problems pool owners experience in the winter is rodent damage to their pool heaters. When the temperatures get colder, mice and other rodents look for warm places to take shelter from the elements. Unfortunately, your pool heater may look like a good home to them.
Whether the rodents are building nests, chewing wires, or using your pool heater as a bathroom, it is imperative that you keep them out to avoid damage.
Protect your pool heater with these easy steps
- Remove leaves and debris from the pump and pool heater to prevent moisture. Moisture leads to corrosion and can seize your pump motor come spring. The debris also makes a good hiding place for rodents so this step is essential.
- Plant mint around your pool heater. Mint deters rodents and will act as a natural barrier. Placing plastic snakes around your heater may also serve as a natural deterrent because mice don’t want to build their homes near predators.
- Pick up some Mouse Busters, an all natural anti-rodent inhibitor, at our retail store.
For more tips and tricks to prevent rodent damage, check out this helpful article from Swim University or call us anytime at (781) 383-3300.
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The Pentair anti rodent kit is garbage. Mice were back in next day after installation. The kit is completely insufficient as I could stick my entire hand up inside 4 separate openings. The thought is that they cannot climb up the slippery sides? Total waste of money for the kit, and subsequent damage cost me even more.
Hi Ann, we are very sorry you are unhappy with the Pentair Anti-Rodent Kit and it didn’t prevent rodent damage as you had hope. We would like to speak with you about your experience and see how we can help. Please contact Carol in our office at your earliest convenience at customerservice@southshorepoolsupply.com or (781) 383-3300 x202. Thank you.
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