Everyone at Academy pools is super friendly and knowledgeable. No matter what my pool is doing I know I can count on Gina and her team to tell me exactly how to fix it. If it's something that needs professional attention, the service technicians deliver top notch service. I don't trust anyone else with my pool! read more

The service is outstanding. The selection and value are great. They are the nicest people and extremely helpful. read more

Academy Pool Supply - Hot Tub & Pool Near Me - Riverside, California

Always so friendly and helpful! When we first moved here we tried 3 different pool stores and I am so happy we ended up here! They have always been great! Now they even have popsicles! It's the one errand my kids never complain about doing with me! read more

This pool supply is the best and their staff is knowledgeable and they use high tech equipment measure your pools chemical balance and provide accurate directions on how administer the correct products. Thank you guys again! FYI been a customer with them for over 2 years now with two different pools , above ground and below. read more

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Helped my husband out alot and gave him some good info. Definitely coming back with any pool needs or questions in the future

Prices are reasonable and excellent service. They repaired my pool pump and much cheaper than other quotes.

Really helpful staff with any questions or concerns you may have. They offer free water testing and really help to educate you on what you need and why. I come here for all my spa needs, they are awesome! read more

Great service, they don't treat you like a customer but like family. They know so many people by their first name basis. I am new to the area and was afraid to try out a new spot... they have a forever customer in me!! read more

Love, love, love Academy Pool Supply. Mike and Gina are super knowledgeable. Didn't try to sell us anything. They sold us a new pool heater. We went back today to get started on cleaning our own pool as service has gotten so high. They told us to bring in our water each week until we get the hang of it. Angelo did our heater install. Looks great! Couldn't be happier! read more

Great honest people. Highly recommend them. No need to go anywhere else. Good price

Great customer service. Local family run spot with good prices as far as the money pit of owning a pool goes. They really know their stuff and are always super helpful. read more

Words can't describe how grateful we are for Mike and Academy Pool & Spa. Ever since moving into a new home, we've had several issues with our pool. We went from company to company about an issue with our pool light, all wanting to charge too much. After visiting multiple stores, Mike heard our frustrations and made sure his store was the last one we'd need to visit. He truly went above and beyond to resolve our issues within our budget, it's easy to see why they have 5 stars on Yelp! read more

After the plastic connection broke and brussels broke off, I took it in and spoke to the staff there; who are always very professional and friendly. I explained that I rarely used the brush and that it broke prematurely after less than one season. She, the employee, explained that I should wash off the brush after each use because they don't normally do well with chlorine and sun and that could have caused the premature breakage. huh? Since I'm a regular customer and have spent A LOT of money there, I thought she might have had a better suggestion like that she'd contact the manufacturer or some other outcome rather than an explanation that the pool brush doesn't mix well with chlorine and sun. Nonetheless, I professionally thanked them and left. It's the little things that make a huge difference sometimes. Be aware not to purchase a brush with a plastic connection, plastic bristles or it will break and be sure to wash off your pool brush after each use. read more

When a Pentair rep gets impressed with your work, you know you did a good job. A+ Plumbing, lighting, and pool knowledge. They answered questions that I had since the day I moved in. read more

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If you're not going to this pool supply store and live in orangecrest. Then you are wasting money and time, time and money. Mr. Steve can fix almost any pump and any vac in existence! Gina is always sweet helpful service with a smile! Please support your local small business, stay away from that Leslie Chain! read more

Academy Pool is my go to place for all of my pool needs, they are very knowledgeable and always very helpful and stocked with all of the products i need. Their customer service is amazing, I highly recommend them. read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. We love their customer service. Highly recommend their place over several of the competitors.

This is the ONLY place I will get my pool supplies from. The prices mite be a little more then other places but you get the BEST customer service in the business. Honest Loyal I won't go anywhere else. Even with a the adjusted hours I can wait until they open if it's after there new hours read more

I've been coming to Academy Pool for so many years. Their costumer service is amazing they are very knowledgeable and are always doing everything they can to help their customers! Whenever I have problems with my pool I follow their steps/advice and my pool goes back to looking sharp it's really that simple :) read more

The service was really good and professional. Completed the works well with kind attitude. Prices are fair too .

Customer service is outstanding. My husband and I drive from OC to do business with Academy Pool and Spa. They welcome our questions, and don't try to over-sale or up-sale us on products, and they make every effort to repair equipment rather than push us into purchasing what we don't need. The drive is worth their honesty and service. read more

As a new pool owner I had no idea how to get started, all the chemicals and testing was overwhelming at first. Went to academy pools where Steve and his staff took the time and explained step by step everything I needed to know about how to maintain my pool. There products are great and competitively priced! Steve recently recommended Bio guard pool complete, and since he has always given great advice I purchased the product. I added the recommended amount based on the size of my pool, and wow! Was I surprised on how this stuff worked! The water is crystal clear! Thanks Steve to you and your staff for the patience help! read more

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Their service technician, Mike, is excellent! You can call him anytime. He's honest, reasonable, and fair priced. He will Give you a prognosis and A fair estimate for the repairs, if needed. Otherwise, the service call is reasonable. He is also available within a reasonable amount of time from the initial call. Would highly recommend. read more

I've been coming here for a while now. I just wanted to write a review because over the weekend he advised me while I drained my pool put new fancy color changing LED lights and fix some tiles. Then as I filled the pool back up he advise me on how to get it back on track. I love coming here because he talks you through any problem you're having with your pool and if you can't fix it on your own he'll recommend somebody that can help. read more

Academy Pool Supply - Hot Tub & Pool Near Me - Riverside, California

I purchased an above ground pool for the family to enjoy,not realizing it was the beginning of a nightmare. After setting up about a week into my son would get out of the pool and he would be covered in a rash. Finding out he was having an allergic reaction to clorine. Getting bits to chance this pool to a salt water system I was at my wits end ready to drain the darn thing and then I walked into academy pools! After talking with the gentalman for 3 mins he already figured out what's going on and recommended me a new product that will soften the water and help. It did !!!!! Every week I bring a sample in and they test it for me. I am happy to say my family has been enjoying our pool for 3 months and there is no more issues!!!! I would recommend this company to everyone who wants that one on one personal treatment and I company that truly knows what there talking about!!!! read more

Courteous service especially when their technician replaced our old pool filter with a new one. I would recommend this establishment for professional pool products and services. read more

Steve is the Man! I've yet to bring a problem to him that he does not have a solution for. Replaced the pool pump last year -- Excellent price and superb after the sale service. He stands behind what he sells so no worries. Just replaced the filter on this 40 year old pool and wow! pools is so clean it sparkles. Again Steve and the installer (Pool Guru Mike) provided excellent service. NOW - I need heater and again Steve is coming through with the correct size and price I need. Thanks Academy Pools. PS - One reason his muratic acid costs more than HD is because the acid strength is is more than the weak stuff HD offers. Betting his margin is less also - Local Business good for Riverside. read more

My family and I were headed to LAX on vacation, and one of the things I forgotten to do was to get our pool water tested and any treatments needed while we were gone for 8 days. As with all vacation planning, there were lots of things to do on the last day. I dropped the dog off at the sitter's house and realized I had not done anything for the pool. I checked online and saw they closed at 5 o'clock and I was way up at the 91/60 interchange. It was about 4:45. I knew there was no way I could make it there in time, so I called them and told them the situation, and they said absolutely no problem they would stay open for me. I ended up getting there at about 5:02, and got done exactly what I needed to. Big thanks to Academy Pool! They've always done a stellar job for us with no BS. I can't recommend them enough! Orangecrest needs more businesses like this that treat their customers great! :) read more

Super happy about the results, Mike P got here on time, friendly and took care of Business, Highly recomendable . Thanks you guys.

Best pool supplies store around!!!! All you have to do is take a sample of your pool water in and either Steve or Gina will test it and help you get everything in balance. Reasonable prices and always very helpful. We have been going to Academy Pools for over 15 years. Steve helped us get our pool set up when it was new and has been there for us ever since. Highly recommend this place!!!!!!!! read more

I needed a specific light bulb and gasket to change out my pool light. I went to a different store, but they didn't have what I needed. I hate yelp, but looked online for the next closest store and found Academy. Steve was able to replace everything I needed; it was all in stock! He fitted my gasket and the bulb was less expensive. I'll be returning for my future pool needs. Thanks Steve. BTW, I read your review that yelp won't post (one of the reasons I don't like yelp), it was very helpful too! read more

I was looking for a mom n pop pool supply store looking for a part for thr filter that NOBODY seemed to carry. I walked in an saw a man surrounded by pump parts n tinkering around, I knew I was in the right place. They went out of his way to send someone to get the part and i had it in my hand within an hour. Best customer service and competitive pricing. read more

I want to send out a positive post about a great experience I had with Academy Pool and Spa Supplies on Van Buren. They have always been great but this is beyond special. My pool was losing water daily about 100 gallons. I had no idea what the problem was. I called Mike Pazmino at Academy. He came out and after looking it over it was determined that my skimmer had separated from the pool wall and that was the problem. Water was literally draining out daily. He and his brother Angelo were incredible. They sawed off the deck covering the skimmer, replaced the unit, and replaced the deck surrounding it. It took 4 days of hard work. After that, they went through my system and made some upgrades to the plumbing at my equipment. I can't thank them enough for all they did. Way beyond my expectations. BTW their brother Darin is my weekly pool guy. My pool has never looked this good. read more

I am a newbie when it comes to pools. So, I knew that I needed a thru wall filter for my above ground pool but was unable to locate one. Except on line and I couldn't wait as we are having a party this weekend. I called numerous pool supply places and NO ONE had one. Finally I came across Academy Pool supplies and I spoke to Steve.He had one, was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the installation process to me. Did I mention that they stayed open after closing (i don't get off until 5pm )to wait for me to purchase my skimmer. Now this is what a business is... Knowledgeable, caring and willing to go the extra for their customers. I totally recommend this place for all your pool needs. Thanks again! read more

This was my first time coming to the store and Steve gave great advice on what chemicals to use and how get the most out of our filters. I will be going there from now on. Ryan P read more

I posted yesterday on their other yelp page. Not sure why there is two but this one seems like the main page. This is the only pool store I will go to. Steve, the owner is extremely knowledgeable and the rest of the staff are very helpful and friendly. I was having an issue with my filter and needed a new one and I checked around a few places and on Amazon and It was much less expensive here. Furthermore, they ordered the part for me without me even having to pay for it until I picked it up. I love that I can just take a pool sample in anytime and they will let me know what I need. Often times they have told me I didn't need things that I thought I needed. They really are the best. Thanks for the great service. read more

Great store. All the products and equipment they sell are top quality from pool lights to motors. I've been coming here for years and never had a problem. Steve the owner knows everything there is about pools. They are all trained in water testing and only sell you what you need. I've tried other pool stores and they always sold me stuff I didn't need or worked. Academy pools is my number 1 pool store. I don't trust to go anywhere else. read more

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Very efficient and friendly service. Steve knows his stuff, worth the drive! We will be back. Thanks

This place is great! Steve is very knowledgeable and willing to share his knowledge and experience. I love the home town atmosphere and always recognized as a loyal customer. Steve helped me out on a variety of pool issues always resulting in a great looking pool. I will never be going to the "L" word because it is not clear whether you are going to be speaking to someone with experience or an associate that is learning. No offense to those that are learning but I need someone there that's "been there". read more

Steve is great! When I moved into the area I got my first pool and was lost. I came here and haven't had any reason to go anywhere else. It's a smaller local shop, but they have everything needed to maintain your pool/spa and you won't get anything pushed but what you need. Very helpful and takes time to explain the why's what's and how's to you if you need info. read more