Considerations of Costs When Running a Swimming Pool
Owning a swimming pool offers many benefits, from enhancing your health to adding a new dimension to your social life. However, there are also ongoing running costs involved in keeping your pool in excellent condition.
In this blog, we’ll explore the main areas where costs can arise throughout the year and offer tips on how to minimise them.
Heating
It is in the owner’s best interests to ensure their swimming pool heating system is kept in good working order. This will maximise heat transfer to the pool and keep your running costs low. Good maintenance is also important due to the need to comply with the statutory regulations for heating systems, as well as the threat to safety should your system fall into disrepair.
Winter Covers
Most outdoor swimming pools are closed during the autumn and winter months. Harsh weather and lack of use can cause damage to the pool’s pipework, finish, shell, and the equipment in the plant room. The water also needs to be treated, and a secure winter cover placed over the pool for safety and protection.
We recommend hiring a professional to properly winterise your pool. Failing to do so can lead to costly repairs in the spring.
Maintenance
While regular pool maintenance comes with a cost, it can save you money in the long term by preventing expensive repairs. In fact, regular servicing often pays for itself through improved efficiency and reduced monthly running costs.
At Deep End Pools, we offer scheduled maintenance plans tailored to your needs.
In addition to general upkeep, there are also statutory servicing requirements that must be met. These include the servicing of gas and oil boilers, inspection of electrical circuit breakers and water leakage detectors, and annual leak checks for heat pumps.
Power
Electricity or gas is used to power the heating system of your swimming pool. This will apply during the summer when the pool is being used all the time, until the autumn when it is closed down during the winter months.
Parts
Replacing worn-out components is an unavoidable cost. Items such as heat pumps, sand filters, and circulation pumps will need replacing over time. Failing to do so can cause greater damage and higher costs.Investing in high-quality parts may be more expensive initially, but they often last longer, reducing the frequency of replacements. You should also factor in the ongoing cost of water treatment chemicals, such as chlorine, which are essential for maintaining water quality.
Looking for More Advice?
If you’d like to learn more about maintenance plans or how to manage your swimming pool running costs, feel free to get in touch with us today.
