Pool service costs $150–300/mo.
Here's the gear that does it for you.
Robots that vacuum, skimmers that run on sunshine, monitors that test your water daily, and chlorinators that dose it. We price it out, compare it, and track the deals, so you can run your own pool and keep the money.
$150–300/mo is the published range for full service with chemicals (PoolFounder, citing HomeAdvisor/Angi). Weekly service without chemicals: $100–250/mo.
💸 Savings calculator
Your service bill vs. the gear. You get the upfront cost, running costs, and how many months until it pays for itself.
🧱 Gear stack builder
From "robot only" to full automation. See what each piece replaces and what you still have to do.
📊 Comparison tables
Robots, skimmers, smart monitors, salt systems, feeders and controllers, with sourced prices and check dates.
🏷️ This week's deals
Only sales we can see on the seller's own page, with the regular price next to them.
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The honest version
- Gear removes chores, not responsibility. Robots don't test water, clean filters or notice a pump making a new noise.
- Chemicals cost money either way. If your service includes chemicals, you'll be buying them yourself. The calculator accounts for that.
- Some jobs stay with a pro: electrical, leaks, structural damage, and anything pressurized you haven't been shown how to open.
- Lots of owners make the switch. One r/pools owner was paying $200/mo and spent about $200 on starter supplies (thread).