Pool Maintenance Cost Calculator

Project the true annual cost of owning a residential pool by combining recurring chemical and energy bills with supplies, service visits, and planned repairs. Adjust the optional fields to compare DIY upkeep with outsourcing to a contractor.

Chlorine, pH balancers, algaecide, clarifiers, and test kits.
Pump electricity, heater fuel, or heat pump energy costs.
Replacement filters, nets, cartridges, gaskets, and minor fixes.
Optional. Leave blank if you handle maintenance yourself.
Optional. Defaults to $0 if left empty.

Budgeting guide only—actual maintenance needs depend on climate, usage, and equipment age.

Examples

  • $85 chemicals, $70 energy, $450 supplies, $110 service, $0 repairs ⇒ $3,630.00 per year
  • $60 chemicals, $55 energy, $300 supplies, no service, $600 repairs ⇒ $2,280.00 per year

FAQ

Should I include water top-offs?

Yes—add an average monthly cost for water refills to the energy field if your utility bills bundle the charges together.

How do I budget for unexpected repairs?

Use the planned repairs field to set aside a reserve for items like motor rebuilds or liner replacements, even if they occur every few years.

Can I compare saltwater vs. chlorine costs?

Change the chemical spend input for each system and rerun the calculator to see how the annual total shifts.

Additional Information

  • Annual cost combines monthly line items × 12 with one-off yearly purchases or planned replacements.
  • Leaving the service or repair fields blank treats them as $0 so DIY owners can model sweat equity scenarios.
  • Energy input should include pump runtime, heater usage, and any solar booster pumps to keep the forecast realistic.

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