have pool for 25 years or so, not so mechanical or handy, do not know who to trust

[dummy1]

Hi all,
I have lived here with pool for 25 years, there have been years where pool was unoperable for various reasons, mostly because pool companies have let me down and I am not smart enough to see it happening til much too late

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!

I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

 

[Patty West]

Hi all,
I have lived here with pool for 25 years, there have been years where pool was unoperable for various reasons, mostly because pool companies have let me down and I am not smart enough to see it happening til much too late

I've had a 16/36 inground pool that I've maintained for 30+ years. I had a good relationship with a pool company until last year. Couldn't get them to respond to repeated texts for an appt to close it. Went to Leslie's, where I get my chemicals and they provided me with a couple of business cards. Found a knowledgeable guy that opens and closes pools. But that's all he does. It seems like the pool companies are focusing mose on commercial pools. More $$. So now my maintenance list includes a plumber and electrician. All a-la-carte.

 

[dummy1]

I've had a 16/36 inground pool that I've maintained for 30+ years. I had a good relationship with a pool company until last year. Couldn't get them to respond to repeated texts for an appt to close it. Went to Leslie's, where I get my chemicals and they provided me with a couple of business cards. Found a knowledgeable guy that opens and closes pools. But that's all he does. It seems like the pool companies are focusing mose on commercial pools. More $$. So now my maintenance list includes a plumber and electrician. All a-la-carte.

I have been thinking of pretty much the same, definitely a plumber, may be will have a problem finding someone next time I need a new liner