About PoolWise: Who We Are and How We Work
What PoolWise is, how we research pool ownership and equipment guides, and how the site makes money without selling recommendations.
PoolWise exists because most answers about pool ownership and equipment guides come back as “it depends.” This site answers with numbers, tables, and the reasoning shown, so you can decide once and move on.
What PoolWise is
PoolWise is an independent editorial site for pool owners and people deciding on their first pool. PoolWise is an independent guide to pool ownership: pool types and costs, heaters, pumps, cleaners, and the water chemistry numbers that keep it all clear.
Our editorial rules
Specific beats safe. Every buying question gets a number, a range, or a table, never a shrug.
Trade-offs are named. No product is right for everyone; every recommendation says who it is NOT for.
Independence. Recommendations are chosen before affiliate status is checked. Plenty of our picks earn us nothing.
How the site makes money
Reader support: some links are affiliate links that pay us a commission at no extra cost to you. The full policy is in the affiliate disclosure.
Corrections and requests
We would rather be corrected than confidently wrong. If something here does not match your experience, tell us and we will check it.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what readers ask us most
Is PoolWise affiliated with any manufacturer or retailer?
No. PoolWise is independent. Where products differ, we describe the differences and name the trade-offs rather than picking sponsors.
How does PoolWise make money?
Some product links earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you, disclosed wherever it applies. Commissions never decide a recommendation.
Can I submit a correction?
Please do. Corrections and topic requests genuinely shape our publishing queue.