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DESERT RIDGE POOL SERVICE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS By Cris Hands Q. How much does weekly professional pool foremost being the National Swimming Pool Owner and Operater of service cost? Foundation’s Certified Pool and Spa Operators Desert Ridge Pool Service & Repair A. As there are a wide range of services to cover, Certificate. There are also educational opportunithere is also a wide range in pricing. Most cus- ties from the equipment manufacturers, and the Q. What does weekly professional pool service tomers want weekly full-service which covers ev- Independent Pool & Spa Service Association that include? erything in the first question. So, let’s assume you offer a wide range of industry specific topics. A. To begin with, there are a wide range of ser- have a basic 10,000-gallon pool. Service, when vices offered and needed by the homeowner with offered by a qualified and insured pool profes- Q. Wow, that’s a lot of things to be aware of - a swimming pool. A swimming pool has several sional, typically begins around a $100 per month anything else I didn’t think to ask? systems that work and operate together, and all and chemicals are usually charged in addition. A. Well, I would add that you need to decide if must be understood. The main services comprise If you have a larger gallon pool, a spa, or other you want to do business with a big, somewhat of testing the water, applying chemicals, skim- features you will pay $10 - $30 more each month impersonal company that may send a different ming the pool, emptying the skimmer basket and on average because there is more cleaning time, person into your backyard every week, or would brushing the stairs and water line. In addition, as well as more equipment to attend to associated you prefer to do business on a more personal baall pools need pool cleaning systems maintained, with each feature. Filter cleaning is also extra. All sis with an owner/operator and see the same perfilters cleaned and maintenance on a periodic basis the pricing information concerning maintenance son in your backyard every week. It’s a service of including emptying of the pump basket and general and repairs should be discussed and agreed upon great value and time savings to the customer! pump maintenance. upfront. Cris Hands has owned and operated Desert There are also many other pool specific systems to Q. How do I know if I have a qualified and Ridge Pool Service & Repair since 2000 and has clean and maintain such as a salt system, spa, water insured pool professional? been Certified by the National Swimming Pool feature, lights, water leveler, debris canisters, water A. Ask them what their credentials include. They Foundation (NSF) as a Certified Pool and Spa module valves and control systems, timers, and now should be able to show you a certificate of li- Operator (CPO) and is a member of the locale even remote controllers and apps you can download ability as proof of business insurance. There are Independent Pool & Spa Service Association to control your pool equipment and features. many educational opportunities to embrace, the (IPSSA).
DESERT RIDGE� POOL SERVICE & REPAIR 1ST MONTH POOL SERVICE FREE START UP FEE ONLY $59 Since 2000, Desert Ridge Pool Service has been serving the North Valley and has been Certified by the National Swimming Pool Foundation
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