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Annual pool maintenance costs will vary according to pool size and the amount of use it gets. A larger pool will naturally cost a bit more than a smaller one. Someone living in a warm zone that uses their pool close to year round will have a higher maintenance cost than those with colder zones and less usage in the same period. But, there are some numbers to consider when thinking about how much pool maintenance can cost in a year. These include chemical costs and electric costs for running the pump. You should discuss how buying energy friendly pumps can save money with your Las Vegas pool builder.
What types of chemicals do you need for a swimming pool? You need a disinfecting agent like chlorine to keep bacteria and other pathogens from using the pool as a breeding ground. You get that in the form of calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite. There are other types of sanitizers such as bromide. Those are alternatives to the chlorine substances. Most sanitizing agents do not stand up over time. This requires another substance called a stabilizing agent in order to keep the pool chemicals in balance. To maintain the pool's pH, the person doing maintenance needs to do periodic tests for acidity and alkalinity. Depending on the state of the pH, that person may need to add sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate to raise the pH, or muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate to lower it.
The costs of chemicals can run around $200 a year for a moderately sized pool used for six to eight months out of the year. In addition to the cost of chemicals, you need to factor in electricity. The pump runs from six to twenty-four hours per day when the pool is in use. Depending on electric rates, that can mean $20 to $50 per month in additional electric costs. Newer pumps are more efficient than older ones and may cost less. Filters are another expense to consider. The cost of those varies greatly depending on type and manufacturer. But, you can consider $100 in pool filters for a pool season.
If you bring in a pool service on a regular basis, you may be talking $50 per week or more for that service during the season. That can add another $200 per month to the total. So, if you do most of the maintenance yourself, you might be looking at $400 to $800 per year in maintenance costs. Bringing in the professionals regularly can add an additional $1000 or more to the total.
