Savings calculator ESTIMATE

Enter your service bill and pick your gear. Everything runs in your browser, and nothing you enter is saved.

Your monthly pool service bill ($)

Default $210 = crowdsourced national median (poolrates.fyi). Published ranges: $100–250 weekly service, $150–300 with chemicals (PoolFounder).

Months per year you pay for service Does your bill include chemicals? Your DIY chemicals and supplies, per month ($)

ESTIMATE Default $65 is the midpoint of the $50–80/mo "basic DIY maintenance" range (PoolFounder). Only counted if your bill includes chemicals.

Pool size (gallons) Sanitizer

Gear

Pro visits you'll still pay for Opening ($250 avg) Closing ($111 avg) Filter cleanings: × $85 avg

Average charges from Skimmer, The State of Pool Service 2026.

Add a TF-100 drop test kit ($83, source). Recommended even with a smart monitor.

Your estimate

Estimates only. Your real numbers depend on your pool, climate and local prices.

Yearly savings
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Payback
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Not included: electricity, replacement robot filters or batteries, salt, salt-cell replacement, installation labor, sales tax, or import duties. Prices come from the comparison tables, with the date each was checked.