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Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips
Above ground swimming pool maintenance, as well as in ground pools, is and will always be a part of owning a residential pool. In hotter areas of the country you will see an increase in chemical use no matter how well you take care of the pool.

Pool Water Test Kit - FAS-DPD K-2006 Taylor Test Kit. Normally Around An $80 - $90 Investment.
You may want to hire a professional pool service but with the right information you'll probably do it yourself. As with anything else in life some who knows swimming pool water maintenance can come in handy and is very nice to have if you're busy and need to simplify your life.
Swimming Pool Care and MaintenanceGiving you an exact number or dollar amount is like asking how many rocks there are in the world. It depends on many factors: Kind of
water testing kit
Chemical useLength of time you run the pump motorEvaporationForeign matter in the poolHot weatherFiltering system and pool filter cleaningBroken/lost parts and equipment, pool equipment repairs, and swimming pool sand filter maintenanceAdditivesSwimming pool winterizationPool maintenance supplies
Type of pool (concrete or
fiberglass)
Type of heating and pool heater repairLength of pool seasonClosing the poolYour utility providers' ratesObviously this will be different in each part of the country.

Home & Commercial Pool Chlorine
Swimming Pool Maintenance Cost - WeeklyNormally my swimming pool care and maintenance would include: Checking and/or removing debris from the pump filter basketChecking and/or removing debris from the skimmer(s)Chemical readingsAdd water if neededBackwash if neededCheck and remove debris from pool cleanerBrush the steps, sides, and bottom of the poolCheck the
chlorine tablets
Listen for any strange noises from the plumbing, pump motor and filter (straining, whining, grinding, gurgurling, etc...)Add any needed chemicalsThis is the same for salt water pool maintenance. Doing the above steps twice per week should take around 30 minutes. Again, this is for an average pool maintenance cost.
| Muriatic Acid - pH Decrease | Sodium Bicarbonate - pH Increase | |
Inground Swimming Pool Maintenance - Average CostOn average a residential pool owner spends between $50 - $150 monthly on pool maintenance cost . The good news is if you do it yourself you can save a little bit here and there. A good water testing kit will ensure your chemicals are balanced correctly. According to the National Association of Realtors inground swimming pools can add an average of 7.7% to the value of a home. In the southwest part of the U.S. a pool can add 11% but in places like the midwest only 6%. To break this down even further lets take the worst case scenario. In Arizona where temperatures can reach 115 degrees you'll probably spend about $1.25 per day on chlorine tabs for a total of $37.50. About $15 - $25 per month on
pool chlorine
and
muriatic acid.
You're now up to $62.50. Then add any algaecides, Sodium Bicarbonate (for pool pH and alkalinity) and water use (evaporation and drag off) and you could be near $80 per month. We haven't even touched on broken parts, DE filters, and electricity usage. Or for about $100 - $120 per month for your pool maintenance cost you could have someone come in and clean your pool for you. It's completely up to you.
Chart - Super-Chlorinate Your Pool (Amount Needed to Reach 10 ppm) Type Of Swimming Pool Chlorine | POOL GALLONS | | 1,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | | Sodium Hypo | 10 oz. | 1 3/4 qts. | 3 1/4 qts. | 1 1/4 gal. | 1 2/3 gal. | 2 gal. | 4 gal. | 6 gal. | | Lithium Hypo | 4 oz. | 1 1/4 lbs. | 2 1/3 lbs. | 3 1/2 lbs. | 4 3/4 lbs. | 6 lbs. | 12 lbs | 18 lbs. | | Dichlor | 2 1/4 oz. | 11 oz. | 1 1/3 lbs. | 2 lbs. | 2 2/3 lbs. | 3 1/3 lbs. | 6 3/4 lbs. | 14 lbs. | | Calcium Hypo | 2 oz. | 10 oz. | 1 1/4 lbs. | 2 lbs. | 2 1/2 lbs. | 3 1/4 lbs. | 6 1/2 lbs. | 13 lbs. |
Cyanuric Chart | Cyanuric Acid | Minimum Chlorine ppm | Goal Chlorine ppm | | 20 | 1.5 | 2.5-3.0 | | 30 | 1.5 | 3.5-4.0 | | 40 | 2.5-3.0 | 4.5-5.0 | | 50 | 3.5-4.0 | 5.5-6.0 | | 60 | 4.5-5.0 | 6.5-7.0 | | 70 | 4.5-5.0 | 7.5-8.0 | | 80 | 5.5-6.0 | 8.5-9.0 | | 90 | 6.5-7.0 | 9.5-10 |
By keeping an eye on your cyanuric acid level, your sanitizer will do it's job properly and you may not need any extra swimming pool chemicals.
Things To ConsiderThink about pool maintenance costs when buying a house and: The age of the poolIf it's 10 - 12 years old you might be headed for some repairs. Better get the pool inspected first. Your timeMany pool owners spend a couple hours a week skimming, scooping, taking chemicals readings, backwashing, brushing etc... Ask yourself if you're prepared for this responsibility. Will you use it?And how often? If only once or twice per month maybe it would be better to check out your
public swimming pools.
If once or twice per week or more than look into owning a pool. Can you afford the pool maintenance cost?If you're in a hot area then your chemical use will go up. If a cooler climate your heating might go up. Unless you're in the business of buying and selling homes with swimming pools a pool in the most strictest of senses is not an asset. But if you plan on staying in your house for a long time and plan on using your pool then your swimming pool chemical maintenance cost will not matter as much. It's probably money well spent.
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