Rossen Reports: Hidden costs of pools revealed

Rossen Reports: Hidden costs of pools revealed, watch this before you swim

Owning a pool may seem like a dream, but the hidden costs can quickly add up.Professional cleaning services for pools cost Americans an average of $234 a week, totaling $936 a month, according to HomeAdvisor. Repairs are another expense, with average pool fixes costing $720, and replacing a pool liner can run into the thousands.Energy bills are also a factor, as running a pool pump and heater can add hundreds of dollars to monthly costs, especially in colder climates.Insurance premiums are likely to increase as well, with pools classified as "attractive nuisances" that raise liability risks. Installing safety features like fences, gates, and alarms can help reduce premiums, but a pool fence alone costs about $4,000 on average.While owning a pool can be enjoyable, homeowners should prepare for significant ongoing expenses.

Owning a pool may seem like a dream, but the hidden costs can quickly add up.

Professional cleaning services for pools cost Americans , totaling $936 a month, according to HomeAdvisor. Repairs are another expense, with , and replacing a pool liner can run into the thousands.

Energy bills are also a factor, as running a pool pump and heater can add hundreds of dollars to monthly costs, especially in colder climates.

Insurance premiums are likely to increase as well, with pools classified as "attractive nuisances" that raise liability risks. Installing safety features like fences, gates, and alarms can help reduce premiums, but a pool fence alone costs about $4,000 on average.

While owning a pool can be enjoyable, homeowners should prepare for significant ongoing expenses.

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