How Much Does It Cost in Time and Money to Maintain a Pool in Arizona?
If you live in Arizona, you know how hot it can get. Like, fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot. And the heat doesn’t just last for the summer months. It’s pretty much 8-9 months of the year. Adding a swimming pool to your yard might feel like the perfect way to survive the blistering heat, and while that’s true, maintaining a pool in Arizona can definitely add some expenses to your budget’s bottom line over and above the cost of building a pool as well as the time you’ll need to set aside every week to maintain your pool if you go the DIY route.
So, how much does it cost in both time and money to maintain your own pool? We’re breaking it down so you can weigh the options between DIYing your pool maintenance and hiring the professionals to take care of this for you
Time cost of maintaining a pool
Maintaining your pool is at least a weekly task, and to maintain your pool properly, you’ll need to do the following every single week:
This process takes at least 30 minutes a week, and since time is money, it’s important to compare the cost of the time you’ll spend versus the time you’ll save by hiring a professional. If you spend the minimum 30 minutes a week, 52 weeks a year, you’ll be spending at least 26 hours a year just on basic pool maintenance. That time cost doesn’t take into account any issues you run into if you can’t quite get the chemical levels right in the water, removing debris after storms, and so on.
If your life is already crazy busy, adding in weekly pool maintenance might just be that straw that breaks the camel’s back. And while it’s totally possible to do your pool maintenance yourself, often, it’s a relief to hand over that responsibility to the professionals so you can use your time for other things that are important to you, including enjoying your pool!
Financial cost of maintaining a pool
The actual financial cost of maintaining a pool might be surprising to those who are new to pool ownership, and you might not even realize what you’ll need to maintain your pool when it comes to tools and equipment:
Pool maintenance tools
Equipment
All of the above equipment has a lot of moving parts that will need to be maintained and replaced as necessary too. While some equipment should last around 10 years, some will need to be replaced every 2-3 years. No matter the lifespan of your equipment, it’s crucial that you both maintain your pool equipment correctly and watch for potential issues that could result in equipment breakdown, and then get those issues professionally serviced to make sure your equipment lasts as long as possible. And since pool maintenance never takes a break, you’ll need to arrange for someone to maintain your pool while you’re on vacation, which can be an added expense if you’re maintaining your pool yourself.
Benefits of hiring a pool maintenance company
It is 100% possible to do your own pool maintenance. And yes, it can save you money. However, hiring a pool maintenance company can be more cost-effective in the long run since they’ll perform routine maintenance, take care of repairs to equipment and your pool itself before they become major expenses, and service your pool year-round whether you’re at home or not. When it comes to pool chemicals to keep your pool water safe, they have the expertise to get the chemicals right the first time (saving you time and money trying to fix that suddenly green pool), and they can often get better chemicals at lower prices since they buy in bulk and have access to chemical sources homeowners often cannot purchase.
Having your own pool in Arizona can both increase your home’s value as well as your fun, relaxation, heat relief, and happiness, and it’s a great way to make memories with those who are most important to you. A pool maintenance company can take care of your pool for you, making it your sole responsibility to enjoy your pool.
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