How to reduce your swimming pool operating costs

Pools are an expensive luxury that requires a basic maintenance routine to keep them looking good and safe to swim in. If you are adding more chemicals and running the pump for longer, read this article to find out how to lower your pool operating costs.

1. Check Pool Chemistry Frequently

The most important component of every pool care routine is checking the water chemistry frequently. I recommend using pool test strips as they are easy to use and give a very accurate result.

As soon as you detect an element of water chemistry out of balance, you must act quickly to rebalance the water chemistry. If left unchecked, your pool can quickly deteriorate into a swamp infested with algae and bacteria.

The cost of preventing a problem is always less than fixing it. Following a good pool care plan will reduce your pool operating costs.

2. Clean the filter regularly

Pool filters get dirty quickly, especially in the summer season when the pool is in use. A dirty filter will reduce the flow of water through the filtration system requiring the pump to work harder than normal.

Clean your filter weekly to improve filtration, keep your pool water clean, and reduce your pool operating costs.

3. Add chemicals to the pool at night

Pool chemicals, particularly chlorine, are damaged by the sun’s heat and ultraviolet light. Smart pool owners only add chemicals to the water at night after the sun has set. This gives the chemicals overnight to do their job without being burned by the sun. Make sure to run the pump at night for at least a few hours to mix and circulate the chemicals around the pool.

4. Run the filter during periods of low activity.

I recommend that all pool pumps be connected to a separate electricity meter to use off-peak electricity. Typically off-peak power is off-peak from 6 a.m. M. A 9 a. M. And of 4 p. M. A 9 p. M. Using off-peak electricity will save you hundreds of dollars each year.

5. Install a variable speed pool pump

Pool pump technology has improved with the development of variable speed pumps. These pumps automatically vary their operating speed to accommodate the workload required to operate the filter. When the filter is clean, the water flow is high and the pressure is low. The pump requires less energy to push the water through the filtration system. As the workload increases, the pump increases speed and power output to match the workload. A variable speed pump will reduce your pool’s operating costs by saving a considerable amount of electricity.

6. Install a pool cover

Pool covers aren’t just for keeping leaves and other debris out of the pool. A cover will reduce water evaporation, preserve your pool chemicals, and keep the water warmer by preventing heat loss. These items will reduce your pool operating costs by saving water, chemicals, and electricity.

7. Cover your spa pool or hot tub

Spa pools and hot tubs cost money to heat the water. Make sure to retain heat by covering the pool with a good quality cover. Moving your water heater to off-peak electricity also reduces your spa’s operating costs.

8. Install a glass pool fence

Glass pool fences not only prevent small children from entering the pool, but they have many other benefits as well. These pool fences give people unobstructed views of the backyard. Parents can more easily see children in the pool.

The glass panels help protect the pool from the wind that can cool the surface water. These types of fences also prevent leaves and other debris from entering the pool, saving your filtration system.

Most of the people who have installed glass pool fences love the sleek, modern look of glass. These fences can really make a backyard landscape more attractive and add property value.

9. Install an LED lighting

Modern LED lights use 80% less energy than older incandescent bulbs, reducing your electricity bill. LEDs have many other benefits, such as emitting better quality light that is more pleasant to the eyes, they produce less heat, the bulbs are smaller and easier to fit, and the bulbs have a very long lifespan.

10. Install a pool enclosure

Pool enclosures are becoming more popular as pool owners recognize the benefits. Since pool fences have become mandatory for most backyard pools, some homeowners have decided to go the extra mile and install a fully enclosed pool structure. These structures keep insects, birds, other wildlife, children and adults away. Pool covers also keep the pool cleaner by protecting it from the elements. No need for a pool fence or cover. Filtration times can be shortened to save energy.

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