Refund Policy - Satisfaction Guaranteed & Hassle Free

At The Pool Folks we do not sell used or refurbished items, and therefore returned products that are used and/or installed cannot be resold.

We have established the following return policy in order to continue to provide you with the lowest prices possible. This policy is both fair and consistent with ethical and standard practices in the pool industry.

Wrong product shipped:
If The Pool Folks ships you the wrong product by our mistake please contact us as soon as possible.
If the wrong product was ordered, the customer accepts responsibility and must contact us if they would send back an item.
The Pool Folks takes pride in assisting customers pre purchase via Live Chat and Email, but ultimately we have no way of knowing your exact system or application thoroughly and it is the responsibility of the customer to check their system and equipment and call the manufacturer if more technical assistance is needed before a purchase.
It is also the responsibility of the customer to check the receipt that is immediately emailed for any possible issues or errors so they can be corrected before the order is processed and shipped. 

Products damaged in transit:
While it's unfortunate, products are damaged by the delivery carrier from time to time. You must inspect the item(s) by opening the boxes to check for concealed freight damage. It is highly recommended that you remove the wrapping and/or box and inspect the product for hidden damage.

Please contact us via email with the subject line " Damaged In Transit : - with also your order number ) and also a photo of the damaged item. 

Products that do not qualify for return:
Any product that has been installed and/or used cannot be returned.

Buyer assumes all responsibility without exception, We apologize, but this is due to the huge variety and complexity of pool systems and spare parts. We have found that in the majority of cases where a product does not work as desired, it is not due to a product defect, but rather the wrong product, or a problem with the buyer's system or settings. 

Products believed to be defective or incompatible:
As it is not possible for The Pool Folks to have full knowledge or complete details of your pool system, we cannot accept responsibility for merchandise that is not compatible or does not function with your existing system. We always recommend that the buyer contact the manufacturer directly or follow any troubleshooting guides available. 

Buyer assumes all responsibility without exception, We apologize, but this is due to the huge variety and complexity of pool systems and pool products. We have found that in the majority of cases where a product does not work as desired, it is not due to a product defect, but rather the wrong product, or a problem with the buyer's system or setting on their system. In the event that you feel your purchase is defective, it is incumbent upon you to contact us directly for resolution before attempting to return the product in question.

We have technical support via email and are warranty agents and will be more than happy to assist you in making sure that your product is functioning properly as per manufacturer instructions, and if not, will take steps to see that any defect is handled quickly. 

 
Warranty information:
All products sold by The Pool Folks carry a manufacturer warranty. If you feel you have a defective product after 30 days you would need to make a warranty claim you need to fill in the warranty form to process a claim.
Link for warranty Claim - https://thepoolfolks.com/pages/warranty-form 
 
Return window:

Order must be less than 30 days old in order to be returnable. Return window starts at the date of purchase. 

Return method:
Once our warehouse receives and verifies that the item is in new and saleable condition, a refund will be processed. This process is usually complete within three business days of its arrival back to us. We will then issue a refund to your credit card or PayPal account for the product price, minus any restocking or shipping fees (if applicable). Shipping and handling charges will not be refunded. Once complete, we will email a receipt to you with the refund details.

Restocking / Processing Fees:
If returned product is a normally stocked item and can be sold as new, up to a 25% restock fee will be deducted from the refund.
This is the fee charged to us, and must be passed on to the consumer.
All returns and cancellations are subject to a restock or processing fee.

Responsibility for return shipping costs:
Customer is responsible for paying return shipping costs.
 
Requesting an RMA: 

Please request an RMA via email to hello@thepoolfolks.com using your full name and order number. We will then issue an RMA number which you can write on the return shipping label prior to returning the product(s).

When authorized by The Pool Folks, returned merchandise must be received  in the original undamaged packaging with all accompanying material, in saleable condition with freight paid in full by you, the buyer. A tracking number  also must be e-mailed after shipping the product back. Your account will be credited the full amount of the returned item less any applicable charges and fees.

Why request an RMA?
If a package is returned without an RMA there is no way to know what product is being returned or whom to credit back. Therefore any package returned without an RMA number on the shipping label will be refused. You, the buyer, will be responsible for return shipping.

We reserve the right to charge  a 25% processing and restocking fee ($25 minimum). 

To return your product, you should mail your product to:

The Pool Folks

5502 Island River Drive Knoxville, TN 37914

( PHYSICAL PICK-UP & RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE SENT VIA USPS,UPS, FEDEX ETC. ) 


If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a traceable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Refusal charges:  
We reserve the right to charge a 25% processing and restocking fee ($25 minimum), original shipping, return shipping, and any other applicable refusal charges on products

Cancelling an order:
Cancellations are only allowed if the product has not been shipped and a tracking number was not created. Therefore we cannot guarantee cancellation.
If you wish to cancel an order, please email us and include your order number and "cancel" in the subject line, this will route your email to the correct team. Note: your order has not been cancelled unless you receive an email from us confirming cancellation.
If the item has not been shipped a processing fee of $25 deducted from your refund as this standard bank charges and fees associated with refunds.