"0"^^ . . "3"^^ . . "5"^^ . "2014-05-01T00:00:00"^^ . . "After shopping around (Leslie's, Today's Patio, Shasta, etc.), I decided to go with NPS to purchase & replace my pool pump. NPS has great customer service, knowledgeable staff. All other stores will replace a 3HP variable speed pump for +/-$1050 installed. NPS offers $800 without installation. They recommend a couple pool service companies to do the installation. Mind you, you need \"certified\" guys to get your three years extended warranty. I bought the pump. Surprisingly, I cannot take the pump home with me. It has to be picked up by a pool company of my choice. So I called one of their recommendations, Majestic Pool, and scheduled a day and time to install my pump. \n\nHere is what happens to the missing stars - their recommendation is a horrible experience. Majestic Pool did not write down my address until I called and asked if he was going to show up. While he was installing the pump, he was cursing at the pump (piece of @#$%). Very unprofessional. He threw the pump cover and basket aside as if they were made of none-breakable materials. The way he handles the pool pump made me wonder how he calls himself \"certified professional\" and charges at a rate of $150 for works done in one hour. NPS needs to stop recommending questionable businesses because it DOES affect the overall integrity of the products and services. \n \nI will go to NPS stores for my pool chemicals but I will not trust their recommendations. If I could do it all over again, I would pick a store where they will install the pump for me."^^ . "0"^^ .