30+ year pool owner. I have never really regretted having the pool and it is a blast when the grand children come over.
I spend much less time maintaining the pool than I would on a similar area of lawn, so for me, it has been a time saver.
Electric costs here are very expensive, so running a 2 HP pump and filter for 8 to 10 hours per day cost about $175-$200 per month. Chemicals run about $100 per month May thru September and about $50 per month October thru April. I do my own service except doing the DE filters, which I have a pool company do, twice per year, at $125 each plus a $20 tip. Test kit refills and miscellaneous chemicals and tool about $150 per year.
Cheap? No. But it is worth it to jump in on a hot day!
Life enjoyment is important too, not just saving. A pool is much more fun than a Porchse too.
I spend much less time maintaining the pool than I would on a similar area of lawn, so for me, it has been a time saver.
Electric costs here are very expensive, so running a 2 HP pump and filter for 8 to 10 hours per day cost about $175-$200 per month. Chemicals run about $100 per month May thru September and about $50 per month October thru April. I do my own service except doing the DE filters, which I have a pool company do, twice per year, at $125 each plus a $20 tip. Test kit refills and miscellaneous chemicals and tool about $150 per year.
Cheap? No. But it is worth it to jump in on a hot day!
Life enjoyment is important too, not just saving. A pool is much more fun than a Porchse too.
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