How much does a pool increase water/elctric bill???

[DookieLuv!]

Does it make a huge difference?? I just wanted to make the first thread BTW....I shall forever go down in TF history....

[John]

it depends. There are a lot of systems out there now that are solar powered for heating and I believe for pumping as well that are very affordable. I've never owned a pool though.

[Nata$]

We have a pool with an eletrical pump. It ryns 4 hours a day 7 days a week. During summer months the pump should run 6-8 hours a day if you use your pool. Electric wise I would say it consumes about 25-30 bucks a month. That of course is not the only expenses. Chemicals depending on the type of filter set up you have. Mine takes 2.5 gallons of chlorine a week plus a tablet or two and alge stuff. That runs about 7 bucks a week. Also since there hasn't been any rain you have to keep the water level high cause the skimmer will suck air. I wish we didn't have a pool but my 7 year old loves it.

[_Chris_]

i've been wondering the same, i'm having a pool/spa put in, the permit was just pulled, will be mid July, it's going to have a salt generator system and Propane heating on the pool and spa. i've been trying to figure my monthly cost.

[Treysdad]

Having a pool doesn't increase your bills too much. My electric bill last month was $120.00. That's with three people living here not including Trey and I have a pool. If you keep up with the pool it is not as expensive as say letting it turn to shit. That would cost you more in the long run. Just my opinion.

[XtremeVision]

If you heat your pool with either propane or electric heat and keep it on most of the month, its going to cost you 150.00 or more higher then a normal bill. My brother has a hot tub and pool and heats it quite often and his electric bills are 340-375.00 for 2400 sq ft 1 story house.