Check out our latest ‘Horror File’ entry
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April 14, 2026
CAN YOU TOP THIS?
Check out our latest ‘Horror File’ entry

CAN YOU TOP THIS?

Welcome to the latest edition of our popular “Can You Top This?” column, featuring the newest entry in the Service Industry News “Horror File.”

This issue’s entry comes to us from Gary Declusin of River Mist Pool Service, in Lodi, California.

“Yes, I got a call from a customer and asked me to take a look at their Sta Rite heater”, writes Gary.

“So I make the call and attempted to fire the heater. The blower came on and at the same time two huge rats jumped out of the heater through the opening of the cabinet where the water inlet manifold is.

“The heater wouldn't fire. Upon opening the heater to inspect the damage, the photos say it all.”

At Service Industry News, we would rather go behind the scenes and take a closer look at the type of stuff our readers encounter everyday — cracked tiles, spaghetti plumbing, rats in heaters, cars in the pool, snakes in the plumbing, and more!

When you are out in the field and you see something that doesn’t look right, send us an email along with a picture and a brief description to info@serviceindustrynews.net or click the website below to upload to the Submit your Horror File at Serviceindustrynews.net.

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