The total cost to maintain a pool in Tucson can be broken up into two categories: Service Costs and Equipment Costs. Service costs include chemicals, cleaning and regular maintenance, and account for about half of the total cost. Equipment costs are less frequent, but can be a large amount all at once.
Pool Service: $1,500 per year
Pool Equipment: $1,500 per year
Total Average Cost: $3,000 per year
It’s important to note that this is based on a ten-year average. Some years may require minimal equipment costs, while other years—particularly when replacing multiple pieces of equipment—could be significantly higher.
Detailed Cost Breakdown:
Pool Maintenance Service Costs: $85-$200 per month
- Note: The low end of this range typically covers chemical service only. This means you would be responsible for other routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning the pool and filters. Full service, which includes cleaning, chemical balancing, and routine filter maintenance, usually costs between $150 and $200 per month. Larger pools with significant debris will generally cost more to maintain than smaller pools with less debris.
New Pool Equipment Costs:
- Main Filter: $1,500 – $3,000 (10-year lifespan)
- Pump & Motor: $1,500 – $3,000 (10-year lifespan)
- Automatic Vacuum: $500 – $700 (2.5-year lifespan)
- Heater: $4,500 – $7,000 (10-year lifespan)
- Above Ground Plumbing & Valves: $500 – $2,000 (10-year lifespan)
Pool Equipment Upkeep Costs:
- Replacement Filter Internals: $300 – $600 (3-year lifespan)
- Replacement Seals & O-Rings: $200 – $500 (3-year lifespan)
- Replacement Leaf Baskets: $100 – $250 (2-year lifespan)
Note: These figures represent estimated costs for pool ownership and maintenance in Tucson, AZ. Actual expenses may vary.
Updated for 2025: This article was originally published in August 2024 and has been updated to reflect the most current pool maintenance costs and recommendations for 2025.