Having a pool is a great way to beat the summer heat, create a place for fun, make your backyard beautiful and increase the value of your home. But owning a pool can also be very expensive

There are many things that can go wrong with your pool, from cracks, to broken pool pumps to pool filter malfunction. Luckily there are a few simple ways that can save you money on pool repair and maintenance! Here are just a few:

Make Your Pool Energy Efficient

One way to really improve the costs of having a pool is to upgrade your electronics and lighting to make them more energy efficient. This includes buying a motor that uses less energy, adding energy efficient bulbs to pathways and pool lighting, and adding pool heaters that use solar energy to heat the pool. You may often find home improvement tax credits that will save you money when you file your taxes at the end of the year for making your swimming pool more energy efficient!

Pay More on Materials to Save on the Back End

Your first instinct when you decide to install a swimming pool may be to cut corners on the price of materials. Especially when the costs continue to add up as the installation goes along. But, many of the features necessary for running your pool may be more expensive up front but will save you money in the long run.

Change Your Filter Schedule and Motor Usage

Adjusting the timers on your filter and pool motor can reduce your use of electricity. Don’t run your motorized filters during the afternoon when electricity is more expensive. Rather run them at night. The same applies to pool motors and lighting.

Perform Regular Maintenance to Prevent Costly Repairs

Finally, with regular pool cleaning and maintenance, you can avoid costly repairs in the end. Not changing your filter, allowing algae and bacteria to build up in the pool and not fixing broken tile and concrete will add up to a major renovation and repair if you don’t keep up with regular maintenance.

There are many ways to save money on your pool and to prevent expensive pool repair. These are a few that can help you start saving money now!