I have used PoolChlor for the past 6 years. During that time the monthly fee has only gone up $2. (Definitely a bargain, considering that most "full service" pool services charge way more). I have an "in-floor" system with pop-up heads, so keeping my pool free of debris was never that big of an issue for me. It was frustrating to pay a service to come out and do what my pool equipment was already doing. If you are in my situation, then this is the perfect company for you. They come like clockwork every week, and then every other week during the colder months. During either season, if I have had any issues, they are usually out within 48 hours to address the issue. I struggled with mustard algae in my pool for a bit, and the techs made extra trips to my property (for not additional charge) until it was resolved. Every couple of months I schedule a filter cleaning on the side. With that system in place, my pool is clean and tidy all year round, with a yearly cost that is waaay less than the full service businesses.