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How-to guide · Maintenance
How to lower your pool's running costs
The pump and heater are the biggest energy users in any pool, and the UAE sun drives up evaporation and chemical demand. A few smart changes can noticeably cut your running costs while keeping the water perfect.
What you'll need
Pool pumps
Step by step
- 1
Switch to a variable-speed pump
Running a pump slowly for longer filters just as well while using a fraction of the energy — typically 50–80% less than a single-speed pump.
- 2
Use a pool cover
A cover slashes evaporation (saving water and chemicals) and heat loss (cutting heater costs). It's one of the highest-return upgrades you can make.
- 3
Right-size and time your filtration
Run the filter enough to turn the water over once a day — often less than people think. Avoid over-running the pump out of habit.
- 4
Keep chemistry balanced
Balanced water means chlorine and equipment work efficiently. Reactive 'fix it' dosing after a problem costs far more than steady maintenance.
Tip: Stabiliser (CYA) in range protects chlorine from the sun — without it you'll spend far more on sanitiser through summer.
Need exact chemical amounts or help choosing? Use our dosing calculator, or ask Aqua — our AI advisor, bottom-right.
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