Reduce Swimming Pool Costs 4 ways
The costs associated with owning and maintaining a swimming pool can add up quickly, however, there are several ways you can reduce swimming pool costs for your family now and for the life of your pool!
Reduce your pool pump operation costs.
Most likely this is the biggest expense associated with owning a pool is the cost of running the pool pump.
However, if you change over to a variable-speed pool pump, you can significantly reduce your energy consumption, resulting in a much lower power bill each month! Variable-speed pumps can be set to run at a lower speed during regular filtration which uses less energy and therefore reduces your monthly electricity bill.
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Stop evaporation & chemical loss.
Not only do pool covers retain heat and heat the pool, but investing in a pool cover can save you money in the long run by reducing the amount of water evaporation by up to 90% saving on water and chemical loss.
Another benefit is its ability to keep the majority of debris such as leaves and sticks out of the pool, thereby reducing additional cleaning & maintenance!
Benefits of installing a pool cover
Regular Professional Maintenance.
This is a big one… Regular professional maintenance will help you avoid costly repairs and treatments.
FACT: As regular professional maintenance includes balancing the water, cleaning the pool, brushing the walls, and vacuuming, which all prevents the build-up of harmful bacteria and algae.
Regular equipment maintenance not only extends the life of your pool equipment but also considerably reduces the likelihood for costly repairs or equipment needing replacement sooner than normal.
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Winterise Your Pool in Cooler Months.
The term winterising covers a number of actions & the use of a few long-term products designed for the cooler water temperatures to minimise your pool maintenance as well as running costs over winter.
Reduce the operating hours of your filter pump & ensure your equipment is in good working order including the pump, filter & chlorinator if you have one. Ensure your water is well balanced going into winter and add a winterising algaecide.
Winterising your pool can save you on rebalancing your water with additional chemicals too often, as well as avoiding expensive green pool clean-ups as the weather warms up again.
Learn more about the benefits of Winterising your pool
There are many ways to save money on pool costs without sacrificing quality. By using one or more of these tips, you can significantly reduce your pool-related expenses.
Contact us to find out more about how you can reduce swimming pool costs for your family.
