A couple of weeks ago I signed up for the home pool service that included testing the water and…read morecleaning the pool, weekly, for $100 per month. I didn't think I needed to ask a lot of questions - pretty basic, test the water, clean the pool (I told them cleaning wasn't necessary since I use a robotic system). I had been using an automatic water tester that I didn't like (didn't include all the normal tests), tried test trips (low accuracy), tried the chemical kit that was delivered with the pool (not much better than test strips), and taking samples to Leslie or Pinch A Penny. Both of those companies ran very detailed tests. But I thought a weekly test conducted by Pinch A Penny would be more convenient so I signed up. First week someone comes by, tests the water using a portable chemical test (fill the vials with water, drop a solution in, shake, look a the colors against a chart) made adjustments to the salt chlorination unit. Shake the chemical vials seemed a bit strange but I didn't say anything. After 3 weeks, this morning I tried to get into Pinch A Penny website and see my weekly test reports - not at all successful. Went to their store this morning and asked to seem my results over the past 3 weeks. Not in the system, so I manager (?) came out to help. He said the results are "in the back" and asked for my address, phone number and name. Comes back with "you're ph was....." and nothing else. I asked how I can see my results. Basically, you can't - at least not electronically through their portal. You can see the ones where they tested water you brought to the store. They don't have a way to enter them into the system. They also don't email you a weekly report, etc. You also don't get any indication they came to your house, like a sticker on your door. Is this important? YES IT IS. In the first visit they used one of those fill the vials and shake test unit, not a portal device similar to what they have in the store. Warning bells went off. That caused explore testing units. Leslie has a home unit, just like the one they use in the store that you can subscribe to for $50 a month, photo below. It gives you the same results, actions to take, formatted and printable just like what they give you in the store. I used it 5 times over the past couple of weeks. The reports show I wasn't getting any benefit from Pinch A Penny testing at my house. And I mean no benefit at all that I could determine. That's why I wanted to see reports. Consider all of your options before signing up for this.

I have been coming to this store for the last 6 years and today will be the last time I ever go…read moreinto a pinch-a-penny. They have sold me the filters for my pool for the last 6 years and today they sold me the wrong one (little taller). I installed it and realized they sold me the wrong one. I go back to the store to get the correct one and the teller tells me that it's the one that shows in the system. I don't understand as they have been selling me the same filter for the last 6 years! They were ready to return it and I was going to give me the correct one and a older guy comes out of the back and said, "We can't return it since it is wet". Well of course it's wet its a pool filter. He was rude and didn't even offer a solution. I believe this is the manager/owner. He is a real piece of work and lost a customer for this location and pinch-a-penny. I would have been ok with a return stock fee or something like that, but this guy has zero customer service and does not know how to treat loyal customers.

John and his crew were awesome. John was so reasonable, a problem solver and was always willing to…read moretalk to other contractors regarding our pool liner replacement. The liner replacement was so quick and made such a huge difference. We've had our new liner for a few months now and we have had no issues. Thanks for the awesome service!

There is nothing negative that can be said about my experience with John, his crew, and the level…read moreof service. John was very punctual to both of our meetings and played a fundamental role in the final decision which I appreciate. The day of delivery and installation was as scheduled and both of the technicians how came to do the installation were very professional, kept the surrounding area clean and paid attention to every detail that guaranteed a perfect installation. There is nothing negative that I can find to say about them. Made this man very happy!!!!! Thank you to John and his technicians Mike R

Bought an American Whirlpool hottub from this company at their Lakeland location two years ago…read more Went with a local company, knowing we would pay more, because support was important to us. They did tell me that they were going to be discontinuing that brand but that they would still provide service. Now the hottub can't get hot (I keep it set at 104 degrees and it is stuck at 99) so I called them to see about getting it serviced. Now they no longer service these hottubs and that I need to call the company to see who can service it. They couldn't/wouldn't help me find someone to service it! Guess now that they have my money, I'm on my own. Would never go back there again. UPDATE: Closest certified American Whirlpool service center wants to charge me $471 for travel expense. I have messaged this company to ask for help since they assured me they would still service the hot tub we bought and I never heard back from them (that was over a week ago. I also called the Brandon location to see if I could get some help and all I got was "I'm sorry!". No offer to help in any way. I hope others will see this before deciding to do business with these people.

Buying a hot tube through the Racetrack Road location has been an awesome experience from sale to…read moreinstall and setup. Dave helped us choose the perfect spa and was great walking us through the extra challenges of buying a hot tub mid-pandemic. Our original hot tub became back ordered, but he was able to help us find an equivalent model at a great price and in a timely manner. We are very happy with the results and glad we went with them!

After the hurricane(s) our hot tub no longer powered up. After looking around for hot tub repair…read moreservices, I found DutchCraft Services. In one trip, Ben diagnosed the problem and made the repair. Fast forward to the present, when we came back from a trip, I noticed that although the water was heating, it was nowhere near the higher temperature range. I tried to troubleshoot it myself, then gave up and gave Ben a call. On the phone, he was able to figure out the likely cause and told me to try out his solution. Lo and behold, it worked! Friendly, super knowledgeable, fair pricing, and efficient, the type of business anyone should strive for. Thank you so much Ben, you've won us over as a customer for life.

Came the day before Thanksgiving to service our tub and give my wife what she wanted for…read moreThanksgiving a working hot tub. Now less than 12 hours later tubs going strong and up to 95 degrees. Found our hot tub servicer going forward.

Ben was amazing. Simple fix for my LifeSmart Spa. We need needed to tighten the PVC Pipes to the…read morepump. He did not even have to come out and helped me over the phone.

The owner is amazing!! Took the time to help me understand how our hot tub works and was very…read morepatient with my silly questions. Most of all on a Tuesday night at 7:49pm the owner is texting me to make sure everything was ok. And then responding to me next day was fantastic. Felt like I was actually important. Thank you Dutchcraft you are amazing!! From Sami on Indian Rocks Beach!!

We just moved into our new home and had to get our pool acid washed due to black algae. We also had…read morea new pool pump installed and converted the system to salt water. I cannot say enough good things about Keith. Our pool went from having black walls to looking absolutely brand new. I was worried the acid wash might damage the surface, but Keith immediately put me at ease. He explained everything clearly and assured me there was nothing to worry about--he's handled even worse cases, especially after hurricanes. Not only did he do an incredible job on the acid wash, taking his time to make sure it came out perfect, but he also spent the entire day installing our equipment. Then he stayed even longer to teach us, as first-time pool owners, exactly how everything works--the pump, the salt generator, and all the tools we would need to keep the water properly maintained. On top of all of that, he even cleaned the entire pool deck just out of kindness. Keith is truly a wonderful person who genuinely cares about his work and the people he helps. I can't say enough great things about him.

I called earlier in week to make appt for today. They said…read morethey'd be out between 10-5. I took day off today and they were no call, no show! I even called yesterday to confirm. Wow! How unprofessional! If I could give 0 stars, I would have

I have been coming to your location 3800 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, Fl 34677 for the last 6 years and today…read morewill be the last time I ever go into a pinch-a-penny. They have sold me the filters for my pool for the last 6 years and today they sold me the wrong one (little taller). I installed it and realized they sold me the wrong one. I go back to the store to get the correct one and the teller tells me that it's the one that shows in the system. I don't understand as they have been selling me the same filter for the last 6 years! They were ready to return it and I was going to give me the correct one and a older guy comes out of the back and said, "We can't return it since it is wet". Well of course it's wet its a pool filter. He was rude and didn't even offer a solution. I believe this is the manager/owner. He is a real piece of work and lost a customer for this location and pinch-a-penny. I would have been ok with a return stock fee or something like that, but this guy has zero customer service and does not know how to treat loyal customers.

TERRIBLE STORE EXPERIENCE. PLEASE REMOVE THIS FRANCHISE OWNER!…read more This is in regard to an experience with store 162 in Oldsmar, FL. Recently, I noticed my Hayward Navigator pool cleaner appeared to have a broken part. The cleaner was still functioning as normal even after the part failure and moving around and picking up debris but I figured it was best to have the part repaired. I brought the cleaner into the store to have it inspected. I was told it needed a pod kit and gear box. I agreed to have the repairs completed. I picked up the cleaner and brought it home and immediately attempted to use it but the cleaner would not move (only crawl). I brought it back for re-inspection and was told nothing was wrong. I brought it back home again and the results were no different. I called the store back and spoke with a different person who advised me that it was likely my pool filter/setup that was the true problem as the cleaner was repaired completely. I then decided to call the Pinch a Penny at 32350 US 19N Clearwater, FL as I was getting very disgruntled. I decided to bring the cleaner to this location to get a 2nd opinion as the people at the store 162 appeared to be out of ideas/unwilling to assist further. The 2nd store advised that both the turbine spindle gear kit and the A frame turbine kit need replacing. The technician explained that the turbine was difficult to move and was the clear factor in the lack of movement of the unit. I was very frustrated at this point as I had made 6 trips to Pinch a Penny stores and the cleaner is still not fixed. I emailed store 162 and the owner Peter to make aware of the problems and he called me and advised to bring it back in so they could re-inspect again. I did so and he speculated on many possible causes but could not verify the problem. I told him about taking the cleaner to the US 19 N store in Palm Harbor and the repairs that were recommended. He stated that the store recently became a franchise and they were scamming me to spend money I did not need to and the parts they recommended do not need to be replaced and once again stated it was my pool setup. At this point, I was unsure of who to trust, so I advised I would be ordered the parts myself from Amazon and completing the repairs as he insisted it would be best to purchase a new pool cleaner. I ordered the parts and completed the repairs this past weekend and the cleaner is now working and cleaned the pool. I emailed Peter again to advise the cleaner is repaired based off the recommendations from US 19 and stated that I felt he should try to make things right due to the wasted time/gas driving back and forth to the store. He called me this morning and I advised of my concerns and he cut me off and proceeded to berate me for 5 minutes about how I do not deserve anything and in fact I owe him money for wasting their time. I attempted to jump in a few times but he would not let me speak. I finally asked if I could respond and he stated no and hung up on me. This store displayed horrible customer service. They mis-diagnosed the true problems, which led to me making many trips to the store, ultimately going to another store, completing the repairs myself, and lastly, when I tried to bring up the concerns, blamed me and treated my very poorly (the worst I can remember ever being treated by a store). I escalated to Pinch a Penny corporate and spoke with Keaton who advised he would reach out to the store. He then called and told me he talked to Peter and cannot do anything because they are a franchise and they have no control over customer service even though it is under their umbrella. I escalated to his manager and was told they would not do anything for me because again the store is untouchable as a franchise. The only hope left is for Pinch a Penny to not renew their contract with this location. I made it clear to Keaton that many other reviews discussed how Peter is a complete jerk to his customers and he stated that this will be addressed with Peter at contract renewal.

Manager would not help with parts unless I had a manufacturer and model number. Straight get lost.read more

I brought a pool water sample in for a free analysis and left with a wealth of information and a…read morefew pool chemicals. The manager, Brandon, was very helpful. He recommended a few things, but I never felt pressured with a hard sell. He even carried the heavy items to my car. Brandon told me they repair pool equipment and even carry the repair kits. I'll definitely become a regular whenever I need a water analysis done or equipment repaired or replaced.

We've been using Clearwater Pool and Patio for regular pool service and it has made a big…read moredifference. Keeping a pool clean and balanced every week takes more time than most people expect, so having someone dependable handle it has been really helpful. They show up consistently, keep the pool looking great, and make sure the chemicals stay balanced so the water stays clear. A couple of times they also pointed out small equipment issues early, which helped us fix them before they became bigger problems. What we appreciate most is that they're easy to communicate with and straightforward about what the pool needs and what it doesn't. No pressure, just honest service. If you're in the Clearwater area and need someone to maintain your pool or check your equipment, Clearwater Pool and Patio has been a solid company to work with. It's nice knowing the pool is always clean and ready to use.

Permanently closed down. I had my pool resurfaced by these people. The guy they sent to do the job…read morewas obviously not supervised and not reviewed for final release! Then I find out he was 'released.' I talked with staff and they became the middle man for management. They were working on a pool vac and gave me an option to add vacuuming to my service TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY DISAPPEARED INTO THE NIGHT! Then they notify me by letter they terminated the company! GOOD!

We had our pool remodeled. Affordable pool did a very high quality job at a great price. We highly…read morerecommend!

My pool was destroyed after Hurricane Helene. There were literally fish swimming in my pool and my…read moresaltwater generator and pool pump were destroyed. After a few months the pool looked like a swamp. I had several quotes to get the pool cleaned and running again, some of these other companies really tried to gouge me and upcharge me on things I did not want. Bob came out and gave me a very reasonable quote and did not try to upcharge me on anything. Once the pool got cleaned out I decided I should refinish it and add a sundeck. Again they could of gave me an outrageous quote since half the job was done but once again I was given a very reasonable number. Communication was great by phone, text and email. The guys who came out to do the work were very friendly and professional. The job got done in a reasonable amount of time and the pool looks fantastic. The company was know as Walker pools previously but now called Affordable so you can look up both to find them. If I ever need pool repairs again they will be the first ones I call. Really great job.