UPDATE: 2 years later and Fabio is still the gold standard for pool service. He recently went above and beyond to help me source parts at a lower cost, even though he didn't have to. He is a truly great person and a professional who actually cares. If you want someone you can trust implicitly with your home, Fabio is your guy. read more

Fabio is the best pool expert and pool cleaner in SoCal. Full stop. We went through 3 terrible (and untrustworthy) companies before we found Fabio. He is hardworking, he is knowledgeable, he stays ahead of any problems or trouble we may face in the future, he is always there when he says he's going to be there, he does the little things. Our pool and hot tub have never looked better. However, this all pales in comparison to the human being that he is. Fabio is the sweetest person you could ever do business with. He is a joy to speak with and you can trust him -- which I can't say about any of the other people we worked with. He's just the best guy and I would highly highly recommend him to anyone in SoCal. read more

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So new/different house, different pool, new problems. Called Fabio left message and he called back within a day. Said he'd be by in a couple days and confirmed it was my pool pump gone bad. Fabio gave me some options then we set up a day to replace it. I've used him for other pool issues and he's always been honest with his recommendations. Service has been priceless read more

My earlier post was deleted for some reason???? I never really post or leave reviews but I feel Fabio has done a tremendous job servicing my pool. Fabio is always polite, professional and provides service with the best attitude. he offers insight and options for some of the challenges that I have had since I moved in last year. attached is a photo of the work he performed on installing my ladder read more

I called Fabio's Pool Service and advised him that my pool pump was making a loud noise. Fabio came to check out my pool equipment and recommended to replace my pool pump. At my request, I asked Fabio to order a pool pump instead of replacing the barring. Fabio replaced my pump on a Saturday which was convenient for me. Fabio was very professional, knowledgeable, respectful and answered all my questions I had. I will definitely be using Fabio's Pool Service for future repairs or concerns. Thank you Fabio! read more

I've had a pool built 15 years ago. In that time, I have had at 7-10 different pool companies or guys service my pool. Of those companies, I have only "fired" two companies. A few things I've learned. Pool guys sell their routes. This is why I ended up with so many different guys. If your pool is sold, take quick inventory of the new guys work and fire if needed. If the chemicals are included in your monthly cost, the pool guy will naturally skimp to save money and you'll be frustrated by a pool that is on the verge of turning every week. My advice, pay only for the service, have tablets available and agree to pay cost for any extra chemicals needed. Large pool service companies have a high employee turnover. Do not hire a company that has guys working for them. Hire only owner operators. They have a vested interest in keeping your pool clean, their livelihood depends on it. Help your pool guy out, it helps you out. Spend 15 mins a week and skim stuff out of your pool. On those windy, get stuff out of your pool, doesn't have to be perfect, it keeps your chlorine consumption way down. Keep liquid chlorine available at all times. As clean as you think you and your family and friends are...... you are not. After using the pool, pour 1/2 gallon of liquid chlorine into the pool. If you have a party, pour the whole damn gallon. Long winded, I know.... Fabio service is by far the best pool service I have ever had. EVER. He is an owner operator, extremely punctual, leaves my pool spotless, does small repairs for free and I am lucky to have found him. I have suffered through so many summer days where I was just so frustrated by a pool on the verge of turning green, never happens with Fabio. read more

Fabio is fantastic. Extremely nice and on time. He's very knowledgeable and answered all my questions! Would highly recommend him! Just was a delight meeting him and feel like my pool is in good hands! read more

Rating based on early interactions only. I have hired a pool cleaning service thru another company but I wanted to rate Fabio's based on my initial interactions. I requested a quote/service thru a few companies and Fabio's is one of the only companies that responded. Not did I receive a response, I received it in less than 24hrs. And it was all inclusive providing a breakdown of charges and ranges for different packages I could select. The communication was professional and comprehensive allowing me to make a decision quickly. Ultimately, I decided on another provider that I'd met with in person and the monthly cost was the same. Can't speak to the level of service provided if hired but was impressed with Fabio's up front handling. read more

Fabio does an incredible job keeping our pool and spa cleaned and perfectly balanced. He's reliable, always ready to answer my questions and continues to help me keep our pool in tip top shape! read more

Fabio came out and showed this old man how the settings work. He was courteous, polite and informative. And with no charge. I highly recommend you call him for service. read more

When was the last time you had a pool service professional who didn't try to cut corners or upsell you for every little problem they resolved,who has a polite demeanor,an unrushed attitude,a genuine concern for maximizing the efficiency of your pool equipment,responsive to text messages,extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of pool care and happily shared his knowledge with you,and who actually cared more about making you,the customer happy and charging a reasonable price,more than he cared about gouging customers while doing a half-assed job? I compared 10 quotes from pool service companies on Yelp,and they all charged much more than Fabio does for the same services!!! So for someone like me who lives on a fixed income and is disabled as I am,I couldnt have found anyone better than Fabio based on price alone. But price isn't everything if the service isn't done right.So to find someone who is unlike any other pool service professional I have ever dealt with over the past 14 yrs,who encompasses both great price,great service,and a great personality was truly a rare find. This unique and admirable individual I have just described is none other than the one and only Fabio!! Having met with him twice & exchanged many texts,it quickly became clear to see that he has a passion for helping others!!! He believes that taking advantage of the customer & charging more than is reasonable based on what the service entails,is dishonest,unnecessary & unreasonable.I couldn't agree more and it is because of those high prices that I neglected to maintain my pool and equipment better. Fabio's expertise include the following,as demonstrated during his two scheduled appointments: comprehensive water analysis,salt cell functional inspection,pump rescheduling,vacuum repair,knowing how to clean and replace pool cartridges,how to get to actually get the salt cell to produce chlorine.He also set a new pump schedule at my request since I never took the time to learn how to adjust it myself. I originally hired Fabio to clean my pump filters and salt cell,but plans changed when he took one look at them and advised me that it was time to replace my 4 worn out cartridges,which my last pool guy never even told me to replace over years of service.Not only did Fabio find me low-cost filters to purchase online but he also inspected my salt cell,which I basically gave up on using because it never produced chlorine.My last pool service guy used muriatic acid to clean the mineral build-up and preceded to charge me $50 each time to clean the cell,never telling me how much salt to add.So I assumed it was never going to work cuz it never did,but then when Fabio did a water analysis and inspected the cell,he immediately could tell that I needed 5 bags of salt,even though I told him that I had just added 3 bags recently. So I had my handyman pick up those 5 bgs and by the time the new cartridges arrived,Fabio came right back over to replaced them.Later that day I added those 5 bags of salt,and ran the pump 24 hrs as Fabio instructed,and to my amazement the next day the cell read " Output 100%." So now,hopefully,I won't need to depend on using so many chlorine tablets to regulate the chlorine level. I also noticed that my pool vacuum had just stopped working suddenly a few days before I originally contacted Fabio.I explained to him that I thought it was due to the ash that the vacuum sucked up after the fires we had.I figured the filters were just clogged up,causing the vacuum to stop functioning.But Fabio went a step farther to investigate & opened up the vacuum which led him to discover that it had sucked up a broken clip (which broke off my pool brush handle previously).A simple fix,but most pool guys wouldn't even bother investigating the issue without charge extra to fix vacuums.Fabio goes the extra mile. The new cartridges have already helped improve my water circulation & I now believe the old ones were the reason why I experienced such a bad algae problem over the summer.My pool looks sparkling clean once again but the most amazing part of this whole experience was what Fabio said to me when it came time to pay.I said "How much do I owe you (since he had replaced the filters instead of having to clean them"? Fabio looked me in the eyes and said "What would you like to pay me? What do you think is fair? I just want you to be happy!" What? Who says this? He is absolutely one of a kind!! To find someone who is not only excellent at their job but who also prides themselves on charging what is fair,whose satisfaction comes from making the customer happy as opposed to overcharging customers to make his pockets happy,is a rare find!! It warms my heart knowing there are still some awesome people out there who understand what it takes to make a difference in this world.Just read the reviews.They dont lie.If you want exceptional pool service at a reasonable price,from a super nice person,then this is your guy. read more

For context, I purchased a home with a pool about 3 years ago. I had never owned a pool, and I stuck with the existing pool provider for simplicity and continuity. Fast forward, and I've had several service issues and have decided I'd like to take on pool maintenance on my own. I bought a book about pool maintenance and curated a pretty solid list of resources online, but I wanted to do a sanity check with a trustworthy professional before making the leap. I found Fabio on Yelp, and after reading his universally positive reviews, I contacted him to do a one-time orientation with me about my pool and equipment. Fabio stopped by and gave me a full hour of his time to go through a litany of questions. We covered everything from how to remove certain pool stains, replacing mastic, pool chemistry, pool equipment, routine maintenance and seasonality, and more. He gave me an incredible amount of information, and most importantly, he presented it in a very palatable way that I could understand. He was a great sounding board to fact-check what I was able to teach myself, but he gave me a lot of new information as well. He was very transparent about pricing, where to find deals, where you should and should not try to save money, what things would be better left to a professional versus a DIYer, etc. I feel really confident about taking on the maintenance now, and I know I have Fabio as a solid safety net if I get in over my head (pun intended). I went back and forth on whether or not I'd mention this last part: he didn't charge me anything. I literally begged him to take my money. He's culminated a massive amount of knowledge through all of his experience, and I hate the fact that he imparted so much of that knowledge on me with nothing in return. He insisted that the orientation service is something he doesn't typically charge for, and it's his way of giving back to the community and earning trust. I hesitate to bring it up, because I don't want folks on Yelp thinking that Fabio works for free. I may resort to intentionally breaking a piece of pool equipment so that he can fix it and be obligated to accept a payment from me, haha! Seriously, though, I'm really grateful that I found Fabio and was able to get an hour of his time. I will not hesitate to reach out to him again on anything pool-related. read more

I have reached out Fabio twice for repairs to my pool system, he was very responsive and answered all my questions. Although I didn't end up using him and my husband was able to install the filter it was thanks to Fabio's suggestions. I feel like Fabio was honest and upfront with what needed to be done to fix our system. He offered solutions that were within our budget and actually tried to help us. He didn't just try to sell me something like other companies did. read more

Great service. Very happy with how he takes care of our pool. I would definitely recommend this company.

Fabio was initially reasonably priced and he arrived to perform the pool service when he said he would. The pool was very clean from his weekly cleanings. He was also responsive to texts when I had questions. Unfortunately, two months after Fabio started the pool service he said that he would need to increase the price of his service significantly, beyond what I thought was reasonable. I was disappointed in this. He did a good job, but his pricing changed significantly only two months into the job. I can understand if he underestimated the effort to clean the pool, and I would've been reasonable with regards to increases, but the increase he sought was 100% higher than what we agreed to initially. That told me that perhaps he was looking for an opportunity to cease performing the job. read more

Im giving Fabio another amazing review simply because he deserves it. He has saved me so much money over the years. He is the only one ever to troubleshoot with me over the phone even though i am more than willing to pay him to stop by. Recently I had another pool issue that was somewhat urgent. I called the top 5 pool companies here on yelp. Fabio texted me back in 10 minutes and the others? Never. Top notch customer service. read more

Called Fabio to check out a suction problem with my pool vacuum and inspect the installation of my new v.s. pump. Fabio returned my call within the hour and was able to schedule a visit the next day. Fabio showed up on time and was very knowledgeable. He helped me diagnose my pool system and correct the suction problem. I had a lot of questions about my system and Fabio was patient with me and answered all my questions and offered me some good advice. When I tried to pay Fabio for his time and the consultation, he told me it was complimentary. Fabio's professionalism, knowledge, and patience are unparalled. Super nice guy also. read more

Fabio returned my call promptly. I have an above ground pool and I could not find anyone to clean it. Although Fabio does not offer that service, he was very helpful when I explained my problem and he gave me professional advise as to how to proceed. I give him five stars! read more

Fabio installed my new pool salt cell in less than an hour. The previous cell was installed before my heater, which I didn't realize was terrible for my heater. He had to install vertically, which was fine with me. I paid through Zelle. Highly recommended! read more

I'm sure he has a great pool service but unfortunately he doesn't serve the Spencer's crossing area of Murrieta. Murrieta isn't that big of a city so I've never experienced this before as where I used to live pool companies would drive as far an an hour to service pools. The website should probably state what areas service is covered. He is quick to respond and seems great from the other reviews. read more

We just started pool service with Fabio's pool and I wanted to wait till the end of the month to write this review but I wanted to share how happy we are with his timely and professional care and service on our pool and couldn't be more Happy read more

I've used Fabio's Pool Service for a year now he's been great. Recently, I had two leaks around my pool pump. He fixed both of them quickly and at a very reasonable price. He is a very honest guy and I highly recommend him. read more

Fabio was quick to get back to me and showed up the next day! He knows his stuff! He knew exactly how to repair the problem and quickly. We will be using him again read more

Our pool is always sparkling clean. Fabio does a fabulous job keeping our pool clean and ready for use year round.

Fabio is an honest trustworthy person and does great work at reasonable prices. I highly recommend him. Thanks for your help Fabio!

Great and friendly service. Fabio is professional and friendly. He took time to go over my new system with me and never tries to sell me on services or equipment that isn't needed. My pool and jacuzzi always looks great! read more

First impressions matter, and Fabio more than delivers! We just bought a house in Murrieta with a spa/pool and of course we have no clue at all how to properly maintain one. I found Fabio though Yelp and he came over the day after messaging him. He was so nice and friendly. He explained the basics of my system to me and how to properly maintain it. He was also nice enough to adjust the daily cleaning program for me. Needless to say I hired this great man to be our new pool expert! :-) read more

I came across Fabio searching Yelp. I was looking to get my pool demo'd and replaster as it has been vacated for 3 years. Fabio recommened a pool demo and plaster guy who I ended up going with and I got my pool done. I DIY'd my new pumps, rebuilt the filter system but...like many projects...I needed and expert. I called Fabio back, he squeezed me in to his booked schedule, came about 20 minuts away to my house, evaluated the work I had done and found the problem and fixed it on the spot. He is the most honest, hard working and straight shooter you will find in the pool business. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FABIO. Hire Fabio...you'll be glad you did. read more

We found Fabio on yelp and decided to give him a call based on all of the great reviews. We are so happy we did! We are first time pool owners and were clueless as to how to maintain a pool. He showed up that week and we have been using him now for 9 months. He is fabulous! Very polite and knowledgeable. Our pool started getting algae and because we had just moved in, we weren't sure when it had been drained and cleaned last. He suggested an acid wash. It made a huge difference! The vacuum in our pool was old and starting to fall apart. He suggested a very affordable vacuum from Amazon that we ordered. With the wash, the vacuum, and Fabio's maintenance, our pool is sparkling! We have text him with questions and he always gets back to us quickly. We so appreciate him and will continue to use him for our pool and spa needs! read more

I am giving Fabio 10 stars!!! It's so rare to find people like him now in these days. He is soooo friendly, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, affordable, reasonable, reliable, etc. I don't want anyone else servicing our pool in the next zillion years, only Fabio!!! You gotta appreciate a man like him. If you don't, that's simply ridiculous and unreasonable! read more

I'm a Realtor, representing a buyer on a home in Temecula. They needed a pool inspection, so I reached out to multiple companies in the area to check availability. Fabio responded promptly and was able to accommodate our requested time. Great customer service- would recommend! read more

I bought a house with an in ground Spa and Pool mid-April in Murrieta. Having never owned a pool before, it was intimidating to see the piping and equipment without even getting into chemical lingo. I knew i wanted to convert my pool to a salt water chlorination system, but i wanted an overview of my system that Fabio seems to help yelpers with that. I contacted Fabio based in many reviews here and he did not disappoint, coordinating the visit was a bit challenging, but its just the fact that he's really busy. Once in my house he arrived with a smile, took a look at my system and gave me a rundown of how things worked. I asked about maintenance and cleaning since I wanted to do it myself and he recommended a suction cleaner that was affordable on amazon. I was worried he would not install something I had bought in the internet like many pool companies do, but Fabio had no problem he quoted a flat price for install and said "Buy it on amazon their price is amazing". After about 20 minutes I was expecting to pay him for his time, fuel and knowledge and he refused. He said he could not get himself to charge for advise. I will definitely call him when I install my saltwater cell or if I have any hiccups with chemicals. This guy is honest, approachable and definitely values customer service. I decided to write this review ( I hardly write reviews) after seeing the last review (which reads more like a tragic novel from Shakespeare...with follow ups and chapters) I am sure many yelpers like me know how to discern between "extreme sob story reviews" and the majority of reviews. (No disrespect intended to the last reviewer) Anyways in short, I wouldn't hesitate to call Fabio, if he can fit you in his schedule this guy is the real deal. read more

After reading the review posted here by Jenna, I asked Arenzon Pool Service to look at the pool of a home we had just purchased. (I have to admit that Fabio's name added a little to the picture.) I was told it would cost me thousands to get it in shape because algae had been allowed to grow in it. Fabio told me he could take care of it with little expense. For the first week, he came out every day to work on it and after about a week it was looking crystal clear and beautiful. He continues to come once a week to service it, and it is the image that makes my day when I first get up and look outside. Fabio is the most knowledgeable and cheerful person I could be blessed to have servicing my pool and even takes time to say "hi" to our dog. read more

Absolutely as good as it gets! Fabio (yeah, that's really his name) has been taking care of my pool and spa for close to five months now. I went through two other pool cleaners in less than six weeks before I found him and I'm so thankful I did! Let's see, what can I say... He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. He shows up every week, without worry. He's cheerful, too. Nice to have someone show up at my house every week with a smile on their face and a warm greeting. And, best of all, he offers the best value I found. He charges less than the other two guys that I tried before. Full service - one price, no surprise charges or fees! (One of the other guys wanted to charge me an extra $65 for cartridge cleaning and more for extra chemicals.) This is my first pool and I had no idea what to do to keep it clean and Fabio takes care of everything! He was offering a sign up bonus when I joined. Not sure if he still does, but make sure to ask him! And I really love telling people that I've got a pool guy named Fabio!!! :P read more

Been having issues with water not circulating through pool and was stumped not knowing how to solve the problem. I was apprehensive on calling for outside help because I didn't really want to get hoses and taken for a financial ride. I usually do all the maintenance solo. The pool water started going south fast now that the warm weather is here. Algae growing and the chemistry out of wack. I then turned to yelp and found Fabio and he was at my pad on a schedule time. With a turn off the lever the pool came back alive! I offered to pay Him which he refused and claims he doesn't charge for advise. What a gentleman and a scholar Fabio is! We ended the day with with a traditional hand shake and said goodbye. It is very hard to find honest people now a days. Fabio is the man who lives by traditional all American values. If you're looking for a pool service I highly recommend Fabio. read more

We appreciated Fabio's expertise, professionalism and genuine care in helping us with our spa. He was patient, thorough and courteous.

We decided to go for a top of the range salt above ground pool from The Pool Factory. Once installed we called Fabio to see if he would mind coming out to get the machinery up and running for us. Not only did he do that but he spent 30-45 minutes talking us through how to turn it on, how to maintain it, how often to run it, how to clean it, what to exchange and when. I felt like an expert when he left. He was extraordinarily polite and professional and I felt like I was talking to an old friend, and that if he wasn't an old friend I really wanted him to be a new friend! And, for all he did there was no charge. Unbelievable. He wanted us to be happy with our pool, and to know in the future we could call him for any help. To me, this is old style service - build your business by your actions, by the way you treat people, and by your honesty. I will from here on in always call Fabio for any pool issues, and always recommend him to anyone looking for pool service. read more

Best pool service out there. It is a shame I didn't meet him sooner. I have never had a single issue in 6 months. I know every time he comes and goes and he performs month in and out. I found him on yelp and he was the top choice. I see why he ranks so high. I would recommend to anyone read more

When the good reviews out weight the bad 30-1 or more, I'm willing to give a guy a chance. I'm pleased that I did. Fabio was very polite, and had an idea of why my equipment wasn't functioning. He even told me that if the out wasn't the part he thought it was, he wouldn't charge me for it. Since I wasn't putting anything out of pocket myself, why not? He came back the next day, Earlier than expected and now my pool is back to running in this 100 degree heat. Total time elapsed from my first contact with him to the second visit and having the pool running? 18 hours! Most pool guys won't even get back to you in 18 hours. I will continue to use his service. read more

I highly recommend this company! Fabio is a hard-working man of great integrity and ethics, plain and simple. Very knowledgeable and affordable as well. I recently moved into my first home with a pool, that I don't know how to care for. After I contacted Fabio for a free estimate, he came over in the evening, looked at my pool and waited a few minutes for me to discuss the condition of my pool. We stood and talked as it got dark, and he answered all my questions, and told me what we needed to do to get the pool in pristine working order. He wouldn't accept a penny for his estimate, even though it was extensive and undoubtedly inconvenient. He began servicing my pool the following week. He has done a great job, finds every way we can save money, and still get results. He puts our satisfaction first, before his profit. Don't waste your time with a different company! read more