Pool Operating Costs

Project your annual pool expenses across energy, chemicals, and maintenance. Identify savings opportunities.

Basic Profile & Rates
gal
1000100000
days
30365
$
0.051
$
0.0010.05
Equipment Usage

Main Pump

Watts
503000
hrs/day
124

Heater (Elec)

Watts
015000
hrs/day
024
Annual Chemicals
0500
0100
Water Loss
gal
010
times/mo
010

VS Pump Savings

Switching from a single-speed to a variable-speed (VS) pump is the #1 money saver. By running at lower speeds for longer hours, you can move the same amount of water for 70-90% less electricity due to the Affinity Law.

Chemical ROI

Invest in automation. Salt cells ($1,500) typically pay for themselves in 3-4 years compared to liquid chlorine. More importantly, they prevent the "yo-yo" effect of algae blooms, saving expensive cleanup costs.

Winterizing Saves

In cold climates, proper closing is crucial. Blowing out lines and adding antifreeze is cheap insurance ($200) against cracked pipes and destroyed pumps ($2,000+) effectively saving your budget from disaster.

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