A swimming pool can be a drain on the family budget but there are ways to save money on pool maintenance and the swimming pool service contractors from SwimRight Pool Service and Repair work wtih pool owners to help them have a clean pool and one that won’t break the bank. If you’re looking to save money on pool maintenance, operation and upkeep. there are ways you can keep the pool and its equipment in peak condition, but you can save money as well.
Swimming pool contractors from SwimRight Pools never recommend cutting corners because you may save money up front, but you will run the potential of damaging the pool equipment. A pool that isn’t cleaned and properly maintained will also run the risk of turning green with algae. Dirty, bacteria-filled pool water can also sicken those who use the pool. Regular, thorough maintenance for swimming pool owners is a must.
Save money on pool maintenance
- Clean the filters on a regular basis to keep water flowing. Clean filters keep the water swimmable and the bacteria from causing any issues. Your contractor can also show you how to do this yourself between service visits.
- Pool owners discover, in many instances, that they save money — and definitely time — when they hire a pool contractor to care for the pool maintenance and upkeep. If you’re not trained in water chemistry you could spend hours and a lot of money adding one chemical then adding another to balance out the first… it could be a vicious cycle. Test the water frequently — especially after a rainfall or if you have a pool party and have more people in the water than usual. Your pool contractor will keep the alkalinity, pH and calcium hardness in line and will check those during his service visits.
- Upgrade to a variable speed pool pump from a single speed. This will be an investment that will save you money on pool operating costs – savings you will notice immediately. A variable speed pump is energy efficient and because it operates at differing speeds, it allows for optimal running speeds for the cleaning necessary.
- Run the pool pump and equipment during off peak hours and you will save on your utility bills. In many areas of the country, off-peak is overnight hours. Ask your electric provider when off-peak is and what the potential savings might be.
- Take on pool cleaning tasks between pool contractor visits. Skim the water, clean the skimmer basket. Cover the pool when not in use to keep dirt and debris from the water. Vacuum if debris has fallen to the bottom of the pool.
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