Annual Maintenance Cost Calculator
Estimates total annual pool ownership costs including chemicals, electricity, service, maintenance, and supplies.
How it works
DIY: $25-80/mo chemicalsMonthly Service: $90-130/moWeekly Service: $170-240/moAdd seasonal items × state adjustment × pool type
- You enter
- Pool size category (small/medium/large), pool type (saltwater/chlorine/spa), system type, service frequency, season type, state location
- You get
- Monthly low/typical/high, annual total low/high, cost breakdown by category
How accurate is it? Planning estimate only (not contractor quote); excludes major repairs; regional variation significant; includes typical add-ons.
These are estimates, not quotes. See How We Estimate.
Worked example
Medium inground chlorine pool, LA, weekly service: Low $170/mo→$2,040/yr | Typical $240/mo→$2,880/yr | High $360/mo→$4,320/yr.
Tap an example above the calculator to see it worked with live numbers.
Reference table
| Category | Typical LA-area range per year |
|---|---|
| Chemicals | $200–$600 |
| Electricity | $400–$900 |
| Repair reserve | $500–$1,000 |
When to use it
Budget planning for total cost of ownership; compare DIY vs professional; factor seasonal variation.
Annual budgeting, DIY vs professional comparison, loan/financing estimates, ROI on equipment upgrades.