Leslie's Pool Supplies (2024)

FAQs

Why is there a shortage of pool equipment? ›

Instead of visiting public pools and community recreation centers, many homeowners opted to install a pool on their own property. With a sudden increase in demand, pool supply and chemical manufacturers couldn't produce their products fast enough to fulfill orders accurately and on time.

Whether it's an algae treatment or preventative, PH increaser or decreaser, shock or your chlorine sticks, the products are going to be of a MUCH higher quality at a true pool store, more pure products versus filler.

+Why join Pool Perks? Pool Perks has many great member benefits: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent and earn a $1 reward for every 20 points earned. Rewards are good for 12 months and can be redeemed in store, online and in the Leslie's app.

POOLCORP is the world's leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool equipment, parts and supplies, and related outdoor living products.

The life expectancy of your pool equipment will depend on how well it is stored and maintained, but most equipment will need to be replaced every 5 to 10 years. Pool filters need the most frequent changing every 1-2 years, with mechanical equipment like cleaners, pumps and heaters tending to be replaced less often.

Ways to finance a pool include personal loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), cash-out refinances, manufacturer financing, and credit cards. Before applying for a personal loan to pay for your pool installation, check your finances and decide how much you want to borrow.

So, pool chemicals are a must-have, but how much will they cost you per month? On average, you can expect to pay around $100-$200 a month in pool chemicals; however, there are many determining factors that can alter your monthly cost.

Having a pool can increase the value of a house by 5% to 8%. This can be higher if you live in a warmer state like Florida or Texas.

Generally speaking, almost all pool chemicals are incompatible in some way. Safe handling and application are key!

What is the best brand of pool chemicals? ›

While shocking and adding algaecide is effective in getting rid of algae, it should not be done together. This is because when you mix chlorine and algaecide together, it renders both of them useless. Hence, you should first shock the pool and wait for the chlorine levels to fall below 5 PPM.

Perfect Weekly Triple Action Formula:

Phosphate reducer to prevent algae. Breaks down organics to keep pool water clear. Evaporation barrier to reduce heat loss.

In-Store Pool Water Testing

Simply bring a sample of your pool water to any Leslie's location for your free test, and our helpful, friendly associates will prescribe a customized treatment plan based on your test results.

It comes down to a lack of willingness among consumers to spend on big-ticket discretionary items "like swimming pools and outdoor living projects," according to Pool's management. Image source: Getty Images.

The pool boom is over, and macroeconomic forces are largely to blame. Why it matters: The factors cooling the broader economy are also drowning the pool business. The big picture: Just 60,000 residential, in-ground pools will be constructed this year, one research firm estimates — half as many as in 2021.

Why Are Pools So Expensive Right Now? Since the start of 2021, prices for labor and materials have gone up past the point of maintaining the original prices. Additionally, since material prices have gone up, pool equipment has only gotten more expensive.

With health and safety being a paramount concern, the industry is witnessing innovations aimed at making pools safer and more hygienic: Advanced Filtration and Sanitation: Cutting-edge filtration systems and UV sanitation devices are becoming more common.