Island Recreational Reviews

I purchased a product from them. It took 2 days to get a tech. He tried 1 thing and said file a warranty claim...7 to 10 business days... 7 days later call number 4. No answer. After a week of waiting and was told I might get an answer next week. I asked for a manager and was told that the person I was talking to was a manager. When I asked for next level up he laughed and hung up on me. BUYER BEWARE. DON'T USE THIS COMPANY. THEY DON'T SUPPORT WHAT THEY SELL.

This is our second pool with Island Rec. We are having a new pool installed on June 17, 2021 the surveyor came out and told us it would be around $250 to re-prep the existing area where your pool has been on for over 10 years. The prep team just left and it was $600!!!! Something is definitely wrong here, I’m also going to be complaining to the Better Business Bureau. We cannot get through to Island rec. We keep getting hung up on and jerked around from one department to another. This is horrible nightmare after spending over $4000.

I purchased a pool from Island Rec in October of 2020 with a delivery date in March 2021. All went well except, my free installation cost me $405. My son and I humped 1 1/2 yard of sand into my backyard literally 2 ft from the site, there was an existing pool there with a sand base. The installer said, "Why did you get so much sand?" Well that's what I was told to get, he said not with an existing pool and charged me $40 to put 1/2 yard on the existing site. Sand handling charge to put the sand where it belongs.

I ordered a pool in January. In March I received a call to schedule the pool delivery. I asked for end of April, but the person told me that it's in-stock now, he is looking at the pallet, and if I don't schedule my delivery sooner than later then there is a chance that they might sell the pool and I will have to wait longer. So I compromised & scheduled for today (April 16) and told someone would call me the day before to give us the delivery window. When we didn't get a call yesterday, we decided to call and spoke to the installation department. Apparently my pool was out of stock (funny thing Facebook says they have all pools in stock & deleted my comment when I said it was false advertisement). No one was going to call me and tell me. They blamed the store. So the store manager called me. When I asked what happened to my pool that was "currently sitting in front of them" he pretty much blamed the installation department.

One of the delivery men was very disrespectful and nasty. He didn't care about anything in my yard with regard to the delivery. He was rough with my things and kicked my hose box that was in his way. He spoke to me with an angry and disrespectful tone. He made a comment about "women!"

On Sept 12, 2020 I purchased a Saltwater Pool from Island Recreational in Massapequa (paid in full). I received a phone call several days after stating that a Surveyor would be coming on Sept 24 and the Pool delivery would be on Oct 1. They further stated that I was scheduled for set up Oct 9 and the filter and pump would be on Oct 13. The Surveyor arrived on the specified date and told me I would need 3 yards of sand to install the pool. I had the 3 yards of sand dropped in my driveway. I received a phone call from Island recreational (after 5 pm on Sept 29...less than 48 hrs before Delivery) telling me the pool would not be delivered till Nov 15 and the installation would have to wait till spring (no date given). I now have a driveway full of sand and pool that will be delivered on Nov 15 that will take up the rest of my driveway for more than 6months.

Purchased a pool heat. Heat work for two day. Now I've been waiting since June for a replacement. I've been calling and going to the Massapequa store every other day. I've spoken to a few people from their office and they kept giving excuses. Then on September 16 I got someone in the office. They gave me a delivery date of September 18 between 3 - 7. No one ever showed up. No call, no email, nothing. Now it's September 19 and I'm on my way back to the store to speak to a manager that has no clue whats going on. I will never walk into this store again. I will purchase all my pool supplies online from the pool factory. To anyone looking to purchase a pool save yourself the aggravation and look elsewhere. Trust me. You'll find yourself in the same situation.

First of all my liner was supposed to be installed in March but never showed up, never pick the phone on customer service. Finally they approached me in August and said they got the Liner and installing it I asked is it same I ordered they said yes. But after installing I found it was different than I order. My kids are not happy and disappointed. Then liner was not properly installed one side of it (about 8 inch) already coming out but the customer service or sales department not replying to phone calls so not able to contact them. Very frustrated and not sure what to do. Luckily I had canceled my heat pump.

This company is awful. We ordered a pool robot cleaner in the beginning of July. We called daily after the date it was supposed to be shipped (July 22nd). It has been 5 days of non stop calling and no one can seem to answer the phone. After getting the run around from their awful service and never being in touch with a rep, I decide to take the one hour round trip to the store myself. Once getting there, I see four people at the register who seem to be doing nothing (which is strange because the call line said they are "SO BUSY").

Ordered filter and pump online in May. Website said fulfillment mid June 2020. It is now mid July and regardless of how many emails or messages I’ve sent or attempts at phone calls I have not received any replies. They already have my $540.00. I would just be happy to get a date I will receive my filter and pump. Or refund my credit card. Half my swim season is over at this point.

I purchased a saltwater system On 7/23/20 that does not generate chlorine and reads wrong salt levels. The manager stated that theses units are defective and reads 1000 ppm of salt higher than it is. So the unit can not produce chlorine. I have documented all testing of water that backs up my review that the salt ways salt generator does not work. How can they get away with selling a non working product. The product had no support number or address. This is a scam and I don’t want others buying this problem. They will not replace the system which is 6 days old.

I purchased a $600 pool ladder a month ago. On the website it said it would be in stock the day after I ordered it. I still haven’t received it or an email letting me know what is going on with my order. I’ve already been charged for it. I’ve emailed and called so many times and they don’t respond.

I went to the store and they set up the date for 7/6. I then received a response via email with that same date about an hour later. I hope they come! My suggestion, make a delivery date right then and there if you buy a pool.

I had my pool/heater installed May 2020. It is now June 2020 and my heater is already broken. I have been calling for about 4 weeks now, only got one response and had HVAC company come to me to tell me there was a leak in a pipe. Even they couldn’t get in touch with Island Recreational to get further instructions. I call daily and can’t get through, yet they still show their commercials on tv selling their products. Take care of your current customers that have paid in full!!!

I pre ordered a pool vacuum online. They would change the estimated delivery without notifying me, they did this several times to where the expected delivery date is now a month past the original delivery date. They stated it was due to the COVID19 pandemic. I understand shipping has been affected by the virus but it's the end of May and other companies are delivering faster. I contacted their customer service dept via messaging several times for a delivery date. The first response was polite, the second was not so nice. I was frustrated but polite. Their response was to cancel my order and to pick it up in store. They said I was abusive. I only asked for a delivery date several times because I wanted the vacuum before July 4th.

I purchased a pool in February and paid in full. They were supposed to install it in April and due to the pandemic they pushed me back to June 1. They told me June 29 and they called back and they told me June 15. I have contacted the installation department several times for the last two months. Never received the phone call back. I’ve left emails and been to the store multiple times. No one can seem to help. I know times are tough right now but at least reach out to your customers and respond to their voicemails or emails. It’s so disappointing considering I praised your store and service. I let the store know that I had an autistic child living with me and much needed the pool. The store Told my husband and I that someone would get back to us right away and that was last month. I went to the store again and they said the same thing but they keep advertising about pools to the public but no one’s here to help you.

Purchased a pool 4/30/20, told survey would be 5/22, delivery 6/5, installation 6/9. Of course no survey on 5/22, not even a phone call. After 2 days of calling, finally reached someone who said survey would be done 6/5 with delivery. 6/5 came and went with no delivery. Another 7 hours calling and multiple emails, finally got an email from Chris saying delivery was changed to 6/6 and he would get back to us with approximate delivery time. It is now noon on 6/6 and still no call or email with delivery time. No response to my emails. I think I made a BIG mistake choosing this company to purchase a pool. Maybe I need 7 on your side!

Ordered pool on 2/8/20. Was suppose to be delivered in May and then was told on the phone and in a voicemail it would be delivered on 6/2 and installed 6/5. I have tried contacting them several times but get no reply. Went to the Massapequa store and was told “not my problem”. I would never ever do business with them again. We are an essential worker family and I thought ordering a pool that early even before Clovid 19 occurred they would do as they said and deliver the pool.

Purchased a dark pool liner late February 2020, first payment, second payment 30 days later. Was told liner was in stock by sales manager. Store website showing liner available. (Not true). Went to pickup at ware house, with receipt full payment in hand. A lighter but thicker was offered. (Not taken). Back ordered original dark liner. 30 days later no liner. Wanted a complete refund, was told 10-14 business days check will be mailed. (only excuses). After the 16 business days (no check), was told check will be in store in two days. 2 days later received a phone call saying check will be in store between 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Arrived at store 6:10-15 PM (No check). Said check was en route. Waited another hour. From start to finish, 92 days later and still no replacement liner. To rate this matter (NO STARS) will gladly go to the mom & pop pool shops in the area!!!!

My wife and I recently purchased a pool and paid in full. Scott, who was the sales rep that assisted us last Thursday with everything and said we would get a receipt emailed to us and the company that is going to survey the area would call in 48 hours to set up an appointment. That was nothing but lies. My wife and I have left numerous messages on the phone line no one now answers, I messaged them on Facebook and Instagram and still have not received a reply. It is so sad that in times like the ones we are in, there are still companies out there trying to take advantage of their customers. I hope they read this because soon enough the charges will be disputed and the BBB will be notified, and my business will taken elsewhere. Please steer clear of Island Recreational, it has been nothing short of a massive headache dealing with this company.

I purchased a pool package over the phone and was told I would receive an email confirmation with an itemized receipt within 24 hrs and someone would contact me to schedule a survey of my yard. It’s been over 2 weeks and I have heard nothing! I call several times a day and leave msgs, tried to chat on the website which just sends you in circles. They debited the money right away but I have no way of knowing if I am actually getting this pool or if it’s a scam. If I don’t hear back this week I am reporting them.

Thanks to the manager at the Deer Park store who said he would have them come back and correct the problem w/ skimmer leaking and missing screws. The skimmer was defective and that's why leaking so bad. They replaced with new one. If only they would have answered my calls for the 3 days I tried reaching them with no callbacks. Pool is good. Now pleased.

We purchased a pool and paid in full before the closures from the pandemic began. They delivered the pool a week before what was our installation date and we had the sand we needed delivered. The date came and went with no one showing up or calling. When we finally reached them they told us they were not allowed to do construction at the time, so we were stuck with parts of a pool and sand. Now we are trying to confirm the new date which is supposed to be next week and cannot get a hold of anyone.

We bought a liner replacement for our above ground pool on 12/19/19. On my receipt it says that my pool is 52 inches high, which it is. They sent someone to measure the pool to double check, that man said the pool was 48 inches. A few days later a man and women knocked on my door and said that they had to verify the size of the pool. I went with them and told them that the pool was 52 inches high; they said no, 48 inches. I have the original receipt from when I bought the pool and it says that I bought a 16 by 24 by 52 inch pool.

Updated on 05/23/2020: I ordered and paid in FULL for a pool 12x 18 With installation included. This was March 17. Now I am being told they don’t have the heater or ladder. I have to DRIVE to their YAPHANK location to PICK UP the pool if I still want it installed on May 28. No one answers any phones, emails or chat. I am a single parent and they have mislead me and others. They are still selling pool, heaters and ladders and lying to the customers about the delivery dates and stocks just to get you to give them your money and after you do they tell you the nonsense that's all your items are out of stock.

I have purchased an above ground pool in Feb 2020 and paid in full.. Due to the pandemic the date of installation was delayed and postponed to June23. I received a call on 4/22 that they wanted to deliver the pool and leave it in yard till June. I tried calling and left multiple messages to speak to someone and left multiple emails regarding the situation and have had no success. I have no response and I am concerned about all the money paid or may have lost...

I reserved their Big 18' pool package ($799) on 4/9/20 via their website. It said it would be held for 48 hours. I received a call from a salesman named Bill. We discussed the package and I asked if I could callback to order after I measured my yard. He said yes as long it was before 6PM when they close and I would have to make the purchase. He also explained that I would be calling into their system and should leave a message mentioning his name. I called back at 4:20PM and left a message. I then called back at 5:20PM and left a second message. Overnight the promotion changed to $999.

On Sunday I spoke to IR about a pool installation. I asked to call me back on Monday. No call in Monday but between Tuesday and Wednesday they called me 14 times, no message, just harassing calls. When I could answer the call on Wednesday afternoon, Gwen said she didn’t call and blah blah blah. IR really has earned its horrible reputation.

The salesman Anthony was very helpful- he assured us the heater was in stock and we could have it delivered by Thursday 8/15/19. This was okay- we wanted the pool ready for an 8/24/19 event. While checking out we tried to verify the delivery date- another salesman- unnamed- said it would probably be a "week and a half". When I protested that the other salesman said it would be Thursday this week- he said no all deliveries are on Friday. Anthony told us all deliveries were on Tuesdays & Thursdays. The unnamed salesman said they just give "estimated delivery dates, that the warehouse would call me with a delivery date.

6/25/19 5pm. It took me 23 minutes of calling and getting disconnected to actually get connected. Told the girl I needed to purchase a power supply for my robotic pool vac. After trying to find it with the manufacture with no success and now the fun begins. Apparently you can’t just call the repair center. You have to go through the call center. So I tell the girl I was told in a store to contact the repair department to see if they had any or knew which one would be compatible with my older model vacuum. She got back on the phone and told me they don’t sell them, so as I’m trying to explain to her OK then I need to know if there are any compatible since I purchased them in her store (she so nicely pointed out that she didn’t sell them to me) she starts arguing with me about not listening to her. They don’t sell them.