Why Shouldn’t I Do it Myself?

 Your swimming pool or spa is one of the most expensive amenities in your home. It only makes sense to make sure that you properly maintain the pool to protect your investment.  Orange County homeowners desiring optimal pool maintenance will need to have knowledge of:

• water chemistry;
• how the mechanical systems operate; and
• how to troubleshoot a problem when things go wrong.

It can be time consuming. If you do not have the proper training, you cannot spot a small problem before it becomes a large problem. Fixing large problems can be expensive. This is the reason most homeowners opt to hire a professional pool service to maintain their pool or spa.

If you are searching for a pool maintenance company in Orange County, what questions should you be asking? You want to make sure that the company you hire is professional, experienced, trained, and insured. So how can you tell?

What Questions Should I Ask?

Ask exactly what services are included in their regular maintenance service. Your maintenance should include at a minimum: testing of water chemistry and adjusting as necessary, cleaning skimmer baskets, brushing tile and pool walls, vacuuming debris and periodic backwashing of filters.

Your maintenance company should be able to commit to a visit every week.  If you want service every two weeks or once a month they should be able to accommodate your needs.

You want to make sure that your technician has the proper training. If you wanted the services of an amateur, you could do it yourself! Ask if they are “CPO certified”. This means that they are a certified pool/spa operator and have passed professional courses and testing to ensure the individual is proficient in the techniques, knowledge, and skill necessary for pool operation.

While you never expect problems, it is important to know that your pool maintenance company is insured just in case. Ask if the company is insured. You can even ask for a certificate of insurance.  Beachside Pool Service is a proud member of the United Pool Association, a group organized to maximize their member’s liability insurance buying power. This allows Beachside Pool Service to hold down insurance costs while still providing the limits of coverage necessary to protect their customers.

Can They Do Mechanical Work as Well?

 Another question to consider is the ability to fix problems as they arise. Your weekly service should include an inspection of the mechanical components and the ability to make repairs and replacement as necessary.

Your pool maintenance professional is your first line of defense against unexpected expenses. When it is time to replace equipment, your pool maintenance company should be prepared to offer you a range of options, many of which should save you money. This is because a professional keeps up-to-date with the latest improvements in mechanical equipment.

 Do They Deserve Your Trust?

One of the most important things to take into consideration is the matter of trust. Because this is intangible, it can be difficult to determine if you can trust the pool maintenance company. Ask for the owner’s name and phone number. It should be readily provided. Ask for background information.  Jared Benson owns and operates Beachside Pool Service and he is happy to provide you with references.  Any reputable pool maintenance company should  provide you with the names and contact information of references.

Beachside Pool Service believes that your home is your castle and it is an honor and a privilege to be allowed into your home to service your pool, spa or fountain. If you are looking for a pool maintenance company in Orange County,  call Beachside Pool Service at (949) 939-0023 for a free estimate.

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