If you want to add more opportunities for entertainment and relaxation to your backyard but you’re limited on space, you can still enjoy the benefits of pool ownership. In our first two articles, we discussed the pros and cons of different types and sizes of in-ground small pools. In this article, we’ll take a more general look at the overall benefits associated with installing your own miniature outdoor oasis.

Tiny Pool Advantages

Of course, the most obvious advantage of installing a small pool is the limited amount of space it will take up in your yard. Aside from this definite plus, there are a few other positive points about tiny pools for you to consider.

Heating costs for small pools are much more affordable than for standard sized pools. When you think about it, this just makes sense. Just as it takes less time to boil a small pot of water on your stove, it takes less time and energy to heat up the water in a small pool. It also requires less energy for you to keep your small pool’s water warm. That difference in heating costs may mean you’ll be able to afford to keep your pool open a little longer in the season. You could even stash away the money you save and use it to eventually purchase a quality heater to get the job done even more efficiently. You could also potentially get by with a solar heater with a tiny pool, especially if you live in a sunny area of the country.

Finding a dependable pool heat pump is ideal for those who want to be able to swim even when the weather is cooler or cloudy. These pumps are quite reasonably priced to run. They even make units that can perform a cooling function in addition to a heating function. This feature could come in handy during the dog days of summer!

Another benefit of smaller pools is that they require less maintenance. This is simply due to their size. Consider the analogy of a home. Which is usually quicker to deep clean, a studio apartment or a sprawling mansion? Of course, it would be the apartment. The same is true for a tiny pool. The floor is smaller, so it won’t take as long to vacuum. There isn’t as much water to skim or filter as there would be with a standard or large sized pool. The walls aren’t as big, so they’ll be more manageable to keep clean. And less water also means you’ll save time and money when it comes to adding chemicals.

Among the tiny pool options, a fiberglass pool will be the easiest to maintain, followed by vinyl, and then concrete. Overall, the upkeep of your small pool will be a cinch compared to a regular sized pool. Not to mention the overall savings you’ll enjoy from lower heating and maintenance costs!

Our last article in this series will explain some of the disadvantages of owning a small pool. Though we think you’ll agree that these cons are far outweighed by the pros, we still want to give you a clear picture of what to expect if you decide to install a tiny pool on your property.

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