9 Helpful Tips on How to Reduce Swimming Pool Costs

If you’ve always wanted to have a luxurious backyard in your dream home, then a swimming pool is a great addition. Having a swimming pool in Canada is reserved for the summer season, which typically lasts from May to October. During the off-months from November to April, pool owners have to ensure their pool is cleaned, protected, and maintained for the next year.

Before investing in a swimming pool, you should have a budget in mind that you’re willing to spend based on the design of the pool. If you’re looking to fulfill your dream of owning a swimming pool, but don’t want to break the bank, there are ways to cut year-round costs. Below are 9 helpful tips on how to reduce swimming pool costs.

1. Invest in a quality pool cover

During the off-season, the fall and winter months bring on rain, snow, and debris. Over time, these elements ruin a pool’s design and cleanliness. To prevent damage and having to pay for repairs and restoration, you should invest in a swimming pool cover such as a safety Cover which locks into the pool patio, stretching tight and keeping everything out of the pool.

Having a pool cover reduces maintenance, as it keeps pools clean and reduces unnecessary dirt, debris, and unknown objects from falling into the pool. When the pool cover is in use, there’s less chance of objects falling into the pool, which means less cleaning overall.

During the summer the benefit of using a pool cover is that it reduces chlorine dissipation by preventing UV rays from reflecting on water, reducing the cost of chlorine-replacement. Additionally, pool covers eliminate evaporation, which helps with keeping electricity bills at bay.

2. Use bigger pool filters

Part of maintaining your swimming pool is getting your pool filter cleaned regularly. Another way to reduce pool costs is to use a bigger pool filter.

Along with pool covers, using big pool filters reduces the electricity bill. In the long run, they last longer than smaller filters and saves you money on replacement filters. To reduce more pool costs, run the filter at night, as electricity is cheaper in the evenings than in the day.

3. Get a quality pool pump

The pool filter and pool pump work together to ensure your pool is filled with clean water. If the pool pump is faulty, it can damage your pool tremendously, forcing you to pay for renovations. To avoid future refurbishing caused by damage, invest in a good pool pump.

Pool pumps usually come in one-speed pumps and energy-efficient variable speed pumps. To reduce pool costs, variable speed pumps are the better investment because you save on electricity in the long run.

4. Use low temperatures

As the summer months come to an end and the weather starts to cool, a good way to reduce pool costs is to lower the pool’s water temperature. Keep the temperature warm enough to swim in, and avoid heating it too much. The cooler the water temperature is, the more you save on electricity. You can also keep the pool temperature lower during the week when pools are used less frequently and ramp up the temperature for the weekend.

5. Improve overall plumbing design

In order to save electricity with energy-efficient variable speed pumps, improving the overall plumbing in your pool system will improve pool pump efficiency. At Solda Pools, our experts know how to carefully design and execute your plumbing system into your pool design to ensure an energy-efficient water filtration.

6. Choose a dark pool finish

In terms of pool aesthetics, choose a dark-coloured pool finish as it absorbs more of the sun’s rays, reducing your heating costs naturally. Additionally, choosing the best cement contains proprietary elements and additives that keep your pool’s finish long-lasting.

7. Install a salt generator

Since chemicals are needed to filter the pool water, it’s a challenge to maintain the right chlorine levels. Salt generators help stabilize and maintain correct chlorine levels.

8. Opt for LED lighting

You can’t forget evening and night time swims when you’ll need to light up the pool. Opt for LED lights over incandescent light bulbs to save money on electricity. Moreover, LED lighting is more efficient, as they last longer and maintain a consistent lighting system in and around your pool.

9. Clean your pool equipment

Finally, cleaning and sanitizing your pool equipment and materials decreases pool costs dramatically and prevents contamination. Annual cleaning of pool pumps, and salt generators filters is highly recommended to reduce pool costs.

As you can see, owning a swimming pool does come with additional expenses. But investing in a quality pool cover, bigger filters, and energy-efficient pumps can reduce electricity in the long run. In terms of pool aesthetics, choosing a dark-coloured pool and LED lighting can save you money on pool costs.

If you would like more information on how to reduce swimming pool costs, call Solda Pools at 905-796-6500 or contact us here.