With the convenience of smartphones, you can do all the legwork on your cell phone for finding the best pool cleaner in your area. Here are seven things to do on your cell phone:
- Using a search engine, such as Google®, locate several pool cleaning service companies in your area. For the best satisfaction and easy access in case of a complaint or question, choose only local companies. They have more of a vested interest in keeping you as a satisfied customer.
- Once you have a small list of possibilities, check each web site to see if they are licensed with the State of Florida as a pool contractor, and certified with both the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF). You want a pool cleaner with experience and who can handle any future needs.
- How many years has each company been in business? Again, experience counts. You want someone with the skills and expertise to do a quality job for you.
- Find if each company is insured and bonded. You want people on your property that you can trust, so their employees should have been vetted by a bonding company. And accidents do happen, so it’s best to hire a company that is insured for any unforeseen damage liabilities.
- Check the services offered by each company, especially any packaged deals. As you peruse the services, note those that are most important to you, as well as those you may need in the future. Ask them when you call about pricing. You may find a packaged deal that meets all of your everyday needs at a great price, while paying individually for those occasional future needs. Then again, a comprehensive package may be the best deal.
Now, it’s time to make those phone calls; but first, narrow down your choices to only two or three pool cleaners. If you couldn’t find answers to all of the above questions, ask those first when you call each company. - Use caution when reading online reviews. While most reviews are legit and can give you an idea of the professionalism of the company, other reviews can be fake. Some companies inflate their good reviews, some are internet trolls and give their competition negative reviews. Don't rely on these reviews by themselves.
Ask each company for references of actual customers to contact. Then, contact each one. Ask about their experience with the company and the services. Were there any problems? Were they satisfied with the service? - Lastly, ask about a trial period for their pool cleaning services. Will they include it in their service contract with a cancellation clause if you are not happy? Or perhaps they will give you a trial period before you sign the contract?
With a smartphone, you can easily and quickly find the best pool cleaning service for your particular needs.