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Top-Rated Above ground pool installation pros in Carmel - Updated Nov 2026

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Blackthorne Spas
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

The Foundation \nIn 1975, industry icon Locksin Thompson founded Blackthorne Hot Tubs on core values that remain the backbone of the company today. Those values have grown Blackthorne into the trusted pool and spa experts across six Central California counties.\nPride in Integrity\n"Do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do." These words, spoken by Locksin, define the daily fabric of everything Blackthorne represents.\nInnovative Experts\nBlackthorne stays cutting edge through ongoing consumer and staff training, embracing the latest technology, information, and world-class products.\nEnjoy the Experience\nEvery product, service, and piece of expert advice has one focus — you. Our ultimate purpose is to create the best possible experience for every customer.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Above Ground Swimming Pool or Accessories - Repair or Service

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"AHS is ok. They cover repairs of most everything under the roof of your house. The companies that contract with them are not always the best. You call AHS with the issue, they send a fax to the repair company and give you the contact info. If they don't contact you within 24 hours, you call them. Sometimes they answer, sometimes they don't. When they arrive (usually three days or so later), they service the item. if it has issues within the 90 days, you call AHS again, they are sent out with no charge. If the serviceman decides the unit is unrepairable, AHS will allow you to choose a replacement from their listing (usually not as good as what you have) they will install and remove your old item, or give you wholesale amount to buy and install your own. Prices vary on what you want covered and what you want the copay to be, plus where you live. For me it is 49.99 per month with a 75.00 time of service order. You can have more than one item serviced at the same time under the same fee. If you have a SEAR product the repair guys are great. Not that wild about the other ones they send out. But it is a big savings compared to calling someone on your own. The cost of service is only the 75.00 copay."
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Install Above Ground Pools FAQs, answered by experts

Liquid chlorine is better for shock treatments or instances where you need to raise your chlorine levels quickly. Tablets are better for regular maintenance. Tablets take more time to dissolve but require less effort. You don’t need to measure out volume, and you can set them in a floater and let that do the work.

No, you should not use an extension cord with an aboveground pool pump. In addition to being dangerous as a tripping hazard, use of an extension cord could void your pool pump’s warranty. This is because using an extension cord not rated for use with the pool filter pump could damage this equipment.

Finding a reputable inground pool installation company starts with an online search and assessing a company’s positive and negative reviews. You can also check the Better Business Bureau’s reports for companies you’re considering to see if they have numerous customer complaints for poor service. One of the best things you can do to find a good company is ask for references and then call those past customers to see how they felt during the installation process and how their pool has held up. Finally, you can get estimates from the remaining companies to compare.

You should always run your pool pump in freezing weather to keep the water moving. Doing so prevents the pool water from freezing and protects your pool from the damage that often comes along with frozen water. You should also run your pool pump when temperatures are approaching freezing, as a precaution. There’s no need to run a pool heater during the winter, as keeping water moving is generally enough to keep it from freezing.

If you put too much baking soda in your pool, your alkalinity will rise. That means you’ll need to take steps to lower your alkalinity. You can either add more water (which will require more chemicals because they’ll be diluted), wait for the alkalinity to lower naturally, or use a chemical like muriatic acid to lower it. 

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