Welcome to Backyard Family Fun! This episode is with Alex Smith at Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Savannah about why buying a spa from a trusted local dealer matters, especially compared to traveling “expo” style sales events.

Alex explains that high-pressure tactics, big “limited-time” discounts, curbside delivery, and proprietary parts can leave buyers with difficult or delayed service after the sellers leave town. He emphasizes Pride’s long experience (including past spa manufacturing), transparent, no-pressure shopping, and full delivery/setup process: coordinating site readiness, setting the spa in place, connecting power, filling, testing, and teaching operation before leaving.

They also highlight add-ons like covers, CoverMates, steps, and water-care support, plus the value of a “test soak” to confirm fit, seating, and jet therapy for wellness or relaxation.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:55 Hot Tub Season

02:10 Avoid Traveling Sales

06:02 Local Service Matters

12:38 Delivery Setup Support

15:40 Accessories Water Care

17:52 Test Soak Before Buy

22:36 Pricing Pressure Tactics

25:14 Choosing Right Spa

29:28 Final Takeaways

30:36 Outro Contact Info

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page

TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com

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In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas, and Leisure Products in Claxton and Savannah, Georgia, Dee talks with Alex Smith about seasonal outdoor living products available in-store and online.

Alex highlights USA-made Canyon Coolers (hard and soft-sided options plus tumblers) and emphasizes their durability and no-hassle lifetime warranty replacement. They discuss Tenjam in-pool and poolside loungers and accessories designed for sun decks/tanning ledges, built from high-density resin to withstand sun, chlorine, and heavy use, including armrests and drink holders.

Alex also recommends Thermacell for scent-free, smoke-free mosquito and bug control over a wide radius using a heat-activated system. The conversation covers Green Mountain Grills with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and Big Green Egg grills with “eggcessories,” along with other gift ideas like mailbox wraps, yard flags, hammocks, Speakwa waterproof speakers (including the Barnacle), and Wobobo water-friendly games.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:40 Gift Season Picks

01:30 Canyon Cooler Lineup

04:16 Warranty And Service

07:28 Testing What We Sell

08:35 Poolside Sun Deck Furniture

11:46 Tenjam Durability Features

15:15 Thermacell Bug Defense

20:57 Built to Take a Beating

21:28 Grill Wishlist Season

22:02 Green Mountain Grill Experience

23:56 Smart Features and Backyard Vibes

25:47 Big Green Egg Legacy

26:46 Eggcessories and Grill Care

28:47 Holiday Backyard Gift Ideas

30:08 Hammocks for Post Pool Relaxing

31:10 Waterproof Speakers and Barnacle

33:18 Wobobo Poolside Games

35:00 Where to Shop and Wrap Up

36:29 Closing Credits and Contact Info

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page

TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com

PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK

PRIDE POOLS on X

PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM

PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE

In this Backyard Family Fun episode from Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products, host Dee Daniels talks with Marshall Smith in the Savannah, Georgia location about essential pool maintenance and how easy pool ownership can be.

Marshall explains Pride Pools’ Pool School and water testing support, including a 13-point professional analysis and at-home testing with strips or solutions, recommending professional testing about every six weeks. They caution against “all-in-one” chemical fixes and emphasize building a pool profile based on water volume, source water, and pool surface (vinyl, gunite, fiberglass) to choose the right sanitizer options, including chlorine, salt, biguanide, and ultraviolet.

The conversation covers must-have cleaning tools, vacuum and robotic cleaner choices, filtration (favoring sand filters for ease), and the importance of proper pump sizing for circulation. Marshall suggests weekly maintenance, typically taking 10–15 minutes.

FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to Backyard Family Fun

00:35 Pool Maintenance Overview

01:28 Water Testing and Pool School

03:15 Avoiding All in One Fixes

04:55 Building Your Pool Profile

06:06 Essential Cleaning Tools

07:32 Choosing the Right Vacuum

11:35 Chemicals and Sanitizer Options

13:43 Filters and Easy Upkeep

15:31 Pumps and Proper Circulation

17:58 Weekly Maintenance Routine

19:47 Wrap Up and Contact Info

LEARN MORE WITH THESE SHOW LINKS:

TAP HERE for the Pride Pools Main Page

TAP HERE to see both Pride Pools Locations

TAP HERE to enter the Pride Pools POOL DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to enter Pride Pools SPA DESIGN CENTER

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA PRODUCTS

TAP HERE to learn more about POOL & SPA SERVICES

EMAIL QUESTIONS and COMMENTS to info@pridepools.com

PRIDE POOLS on FACEBOOK

PRIDE POOLS on X

PRIDE POOLS on INSTAGRAM

PRIDE POOLS on YOUTUBE