Tim Bermudez

Whether you already own a home with a pool, or considering purchasing a home with a pool, weekly pool maintenance takes a lot of know how and work. Hiring a pool service professional can make all the difference between working on your pool or enjoying your backyard. I'm going to share with you helpful advice I learned looking for the right pool service company. Key benefits of hiring a pool service professional: 1) Experience Most homeowners do not know the difference between a pool guy and a pool service professional. Who would? Lets just say there are a lot of people out there that throw a pole in the back of their truck and call themselves a "pool guy." They may have limited to no experience at all. That in itself will be detrimental to you and your pool. Therein lies the difference. A licensed pool professional on the other hand has been in the business for years. They hold certifications and state licenses in residential and commercial service, maintenance and repair. You will know the job is being done right because he/she is accountable to the accredited organization and state for for which they do business. The chances of a pool guy disappearing or doing shoddy or illegal work, which he is not licensed to do, are far greater than a pool service professional. 2) Proper pool maintenance A properly maintained pool will have the clearest water you've ever seen. Water so clear It will be like looking through glass. It takes a combination of perfectly balanced chemicals, run time and proper filtration to deliver just that. A pool professional is well versed on what the chemical benchmarks should be. They will use the proper amount and combination of liquid chlorine, tabs, shock powder and acid, dependent on environmental conditions. A pool guy is more apt to over use liquid chlorine, acid or tabs. This in turn will create an adverse condition on the pool water chemistry. Thus making the water acidic/alkaline and causing degradation to the pool surface, plumbing and equipment. Over time costing you thousands of dollar in repairs and replastering. Knowledge makes a huge difference in proper pool care. 3) Advice A pool professional has the know how and experience to guide you through pool ownership. Their number one goal is to make sure you have a smooth running system and the best possible water quality. They are will versed in newer energy saving equipment and pool automation. For those who want to have more control at their finger tips. Most manufacturers will only honor equipment that's been installed by a licensed pool professional. In some cases, like Pentair, they will give longer warranties on contractor grade equipment. You get peace of mind that it will be done right and the added benefit of a longer warranty. No pool guy can give you that. 4) Save you time Whether your pool is chlorine or salt, It truly is rocket science. Knowing when, how much and of what can mind mind boggling. You have to go the supply house pick up, pay, leave a deposit and store the chemicals at your home. You have to be mindful of pets and children. Then there's the weekly netting, brushing and emptying of baskets. Depending on where you live, the vegetation and wind you could spend anywhere for 30 - 90 minutes on your pool weekly. I live in a high wind area and believe you me i have pulled trash can loads out of my pool. Truly back breaking work. I can think of a lot better things I'd rather be doing, like relaxing by the pool, than the chore week in and week out of maintain my pool. 5) Peace of mind Having been around pools most of my life nothing brings me more pleasure than relaxing by my pool. It's not only a big investment but something that requires constant care. Properly maintained by a professional it should last me years with minimal, if at all, deterioration to its aesthetic beauty. That is what I pay a pro. So that I can feel peace of mind in the fact that he is licensed to do the kind of work I pay him to do and that it will be done right. And if not...I have recourse. No pool guy can give me that. Next time your thinking of hiring someone ask lot of questions. How long have you been doing pools? Are you certified by a pool organization? Are you licensed by the state to do maintenance and repair work? I bet you will find more "pool guys" than you will pool professionals. With an investment this big is it really worth trusting it to just a pool guy? Some of the information provided here was sourced from www.qualitypoolcare.com