Keeping a swimming pool maintained year-round can be an expensive task, but there are ways to reduce costs while ensuring it remains clean and blue for you, your family and visitors to your home.
While experienced experts can make a big difference in maintaining your pool, a lot of the work can even be done yourself, potentially saving you thousands of rands a year.
Some solutions require a bit more effort, but others can be both quick and easy, giving you the chance to cut some costs and eliminate others.
Use a pool cover
By keeping your pool covered when you\’re not using it, you can reduce the amount of water that evaporates, particularly in summer, which decreases the number of times it needs to be filled.
In addition, a cover will keep the water warm while stopping leaves and other debris from falling in the pool, reducing the amount of energy being used by the heater and pump.
It can also prevent staining and algae proliferation which can be expensive to remedy.
Run the pump for limited periods
The pump is crucial in filtering the water and keeping your pool clean, but you don\’t have to run it 24 hours a day.
By manually switching it on and off, or using a timer to control when it is being used, you can save a significant amount of energy and reduce electricity costs.
Use an energy-efficient pump
Most pumps run at only one speed, but variable-speed pumps can save energy on filtration.
Though there are costs involved in making the switch, this can also extend the life of your pump, saving you long-term expenses on repairs and replacements.
In addition, installing a larger filter can help, offering a greater filtration surface area and ensuring the pump works more efficiently
Clean the filter
By regularly cleaning the filter in your pool pump, you can keep it running at optimal strength, virtually eliminating the long-term costs of having it fixed or replaced.
This also reduces the amount of energy which is being used, allowing you to save on your electricity bill.
Monitor and maintain the PH balance
By regulating the chemical balance of the water, you can keep your pool safe for those who are swimming in it while reducing the amount of work that is required by the pump to keep it clean.
Chemicals used in a pool can also be expensive, and by maintaining the PH balance you can save large amounts of money on the costs of trying to keep the water sparkling blue.
Alternative sanitation systems can also make a big difference, with newer technology like salt generators reducing the demand for chlorine and lowering operational costs.
While some of these options can be handled yourself, some can be quite technical and a certified professional can ensure they are handled safely and done properly.
Whizzoh can put you in touch with experts in your area who can assist at a time that is most convenient for you.
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