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The Importance of Third-Party Certification Around the Pool

Industry standards have been a mainstay, providing a benchmark for safety and performance requirements.

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Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Advances in compressor technology are helping manufacturers move beyond the traditional capacity range of residential pool heat pumps, creating new possibilities for larger pools, faster heating and cooling, and a broader range of applications.

Industry Spotlight: LG Electronics

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Franchise Forward: How Two Pool Pros Found Their Calling

These pool professionals prove that with smart staffing and winter strategies, the off-season can be a season of growth.

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Tips From a Pool Pro in Wildfire Country

When wildfires hit San Diego, one service company proved that clear communication and quick action make all the difference.

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Brand on the Run

Buckle up — the results are in! We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Truck & Van Contest. This year’s standouts are in a lane all their own.

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Rudy Stankowitz: After the Storm

In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes, service pros are rewriting the playbook — one flooded, salt-soaked pool at a time.

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2025 State of the Industry: Service Report

From tech-driven efficiency gains to timeless industry values, AQUA’s latest Service Report explores how pool pros are thriving — and preparing for the future in a sector that never stands still.

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Rudy Stankowitz: The Bat-SH*! Chronicles

The employees we love — and would be nothing without — sometimes do the dumbest stuff.

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The Key to Proper Pool Pump Installation

Learn how to install pumps to best meet energy efficiency and safety standards.

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Rudy Stankowitz: It's Service Pro!

The pool industry fosters a surprising blend of talents. You're not just a pool guy or gal — you're a jack-of-all-trades superhero.

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Pool Inspections for Profit

Pool inspections can be an added revenue stream or a second pool pro career.

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Just the Facts: Legionellosis, Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever

Methods to avoid exposure to Legionellosis, Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever, as well as what to do during an outbreak.

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Rudy Stankowitz: The Poolside Zone

A glimpse into the daily rituals of an ordinary service technician.

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