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6 Tips to Reduce Inground Pool Operating Costs
Buyers often only look at upfront costs when pricing and comparing inground pools. However, ongoing pool operating costs can add up over the lifetime ownership of your pool. While all pool types have some of the same expenses, understanding the differences in operating costs among fiberglass, vinyl liner, and gunite pools can help you make smarter choices to keep the costs in check. From testing your water chemistry to maintaining equipment, check out our tips on reducing your  inground pool costs. Tip 1: Test Your Pool Water Regularly According to HomeGuide, annual pool chemical costs average $175 for a fiberglass pool, $400 for a vinyl pool, and $750 for a concrete pool. However, your actual cost will depend on the amount of chemicals you need to maintain balanced water chemistry. Trying to correct problems after you have “lost your pool” can result in extra, unnecessary expense, so test often to help maintain better control. Regularly test your water using a DIY test kit, take a sample to a pool store, or use a professional pool service for a more thorough analysis. In addition to the usual pH and chlorine levels, professionals assess a wider range of factors, such as […]
Read MoreThursday Pools Sets the Standard for “Hospital Clean” Production
“Hospital Clean” is how we gel coat and manufacture our pools. Thursday Pools only gel coats using custom scaffolding so we never touch the mold when applying gel coat. Extra care and cleanliness is one of the techniques used to set the quality standard for fiberglass pools. Thursday Pool designs and manufactures one-piece fiberglass swimming pools and spas. Â We are located in Fortville, Indiana. Â We can be contacted at www.thursdaypools.com or 877-929-7665.
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