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The average inground pool costs $1,200 to $3,000 per year to maintain, not including heating. Electricity for the pump is usually the biggest expense — a 1.5 HP single-speed pump running 8 hours a day costs about $1,000 per year at national average electricity rates. Switching to a variable-speed pump can cut that by 50-75%. Chemicals run $50-100 per month during swim season. Heating adds $100-500 per month depending on heater type and climate. The best ways to reduce costs: use a variable-speed pump, install a pool cover, maintain proper chemistry to avoid costly corrections, and run the pump during off-peak electricity hours.