How Much Does a Pool Add to Your Bills?

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When deciding on whether to add a swimming pool to your backyard, undoubtedly the cost will be among your main considerations. 

In addition to the initial price of building a pool, homeowners should also bear in mind the ongoing cost of running a pool as it’s likely to add to your electricity bill.

In this article, the team here at Claffey Pools will explore swimming pool costs, sharing our top tips to keep costs down.    

Does a swimming pool add value to your home?

While many people will understandably be concerned about how much building a swimming pool will cost them, it’s important to note that they can actually add value to your property.

The amount it can add depends on a variety of factors including the pool’s size, its quality, and where your home is located. 

In parts of the country where the climate offers longer bouts of warm weather, such as here in Texas, a pool will undoubtedly add value to a property. 

If you’re in an area where most properties have a pool, building your own is even more important to ensure you’re keeping up with the amenities the local region has to offer – especially if you’re considering selling your home in the future. 

The amount a pool will add to your home’s value varies depending on the factors we’ve already mentioned, but some experts estimate it can add between $50,000 to $90,000 to a property.      

How much does a pool add to your bills?

Maintenance and running costs are likely to be the biggest outgoings when it comes to swimming pool bills. 

While we understand that you’ll want to factor in all of your backyard swimming costs, it’s impossible to say exactly how much a pool will add to your bills.

It will depend on a whole host of factors, including the type of pool you have, its size, and additional features such as lighting. 

When you get in touch with Claffey Pools, we can advise on how your pool may impact your bills, and provide you with ways to minimize costs.  

Talk to our Claffey Pools experts on how we can assist with your pool project to make sure your bills don't skyrocket.

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How to lower your pool’s energy bill

While a swimming pool may impact your energy bills, there are things you can do to reduce this. 

Take a look at our list below to discover some simple ways you can lower bills.

• Carry out regular maintenance

One of the best ways to keep pool costs down is to carry out regular maintenance. Weekly pool maintenance carried out by a professional is a great way to spot potential issues before they become more costly problems. It will also help you to regularly assess the conditions of your pool, and make changes that make it work more efficiently. 

The Claffey Pools team offers a weekly maintenance service that will take care of all of this on your behalf, meaning you only need to worry about enjoying your pool. 

• Clean pumps and filters  

Often, pool owners will wonder, ‘how much does it cost to run a pool pump?’. 

And while it’s a question which doesn’t have a specific answer, there is no doubt that pumps and filters can impact pool costs. When pumps and filters are dirty, they have to work harder to keep your pool hygienic, making them less efficient and costing you more money. The best way to keep them working efficiently is to clean them. We recommend cleaning them at least once a month — our maintenance service can take care of this for you. 

• Lower the pool temperature 

We’re all aware of the scorching temperatures that Texas can experience. With this in mind, it won’t always be necessary to keep your pool at a high temperature. It’s said that every degree you add to your pool can add anywhere between 10%-30% to your energy bills, so lowering your pool temperature when the weather is hot is a great way to reduce costs.

As well as this, we can also help winterize your pool during the colder months to ensure your pool is always at the optimal temperature.   

• Use LED solar lighting 

Many people like to have a dip in the evening, making pool lighting essential. 

However, lighting can also add to bills. 

One way to counteract this is to install solar LED lights. Not only are LED lights cheaper to fit, but the sun will power them meaning your bills won’t be impacted.

If you’re wondering ‘how much does it cost to maintain a pool?’, Claffey Pools is here to help. Our swimming pool maintenance service is designed to not only help you save money, but also to ensure you can maximize enjoyment from your swimming pool. For more information on what we do and how we can assist your swimming pool project, contact our team today.