Originally Posted by WingedFoot78 (Post 2082999)

We had a pool in NJ. I did not want one in the Villages. The cost in time and money wasn't worth it. TV has plenty of pools that appear to be well-maintained. A pool is a hole in the ground you pour money into.

Originally Posted by johnadamsUSMC (Post 2084446)

WOW, we must be lucky. We only pay $90 a month and we have the best guy possible. He takes care of the pool and even makes repairs if needed very reasonably. Our pool is always glistening.
Think a pool is a waste of money? Our grandson doesn't think so PLUS watch how many people get up from their chairs, get in the pool for maybe a minute, shiver (if you know what I mean), then get out. Nasty nasty

Originally Posted by Oneiric (Post 2083016)

All pools are high maintenance.Our pool guy said pools are holes in the ground into which you put money. Equipment has a finite life span. Scale from Florida water develops on the side of the pool, water chemistry is fussy. We do once a week, T&D. pool and spa. 155/month. There's a lot to know and if you don't, your pool chemistry can go bad very fast. Over a long time, we had rust stains in the pool from the Villages water. Difficult to remove, easy to prevent. If you want to see how complicated self-pool care can get, go to troublefreepool.com You'll see that pool care can very complicated. Good luck if you do it yourself.

Originally Posted by monsegur (Post 2082687)

I have a swimming pool and would like to know how often I should have it serviced. Right now, it's being done weekly and its very expensive. I'm the only one that uses it. Any recommendations on how often and typical cost to have it serviced.

Originally Posted by Veiragirl (Post 2125158)

Had a pool for 25 yrs. My advise is have it removed and go to one if the 74 pools in TV.