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Pool Pump Electricity Cost

Estimate pool pump seasonal running cost.

Inputs

Inputs and assumptions

Single-speed 1.0-2.0 HP draws 1000-2000W; variable-speed at low RPM 200-500W.

How many of this device you run.

Hours per day

Fridges run 7; laundry may run 2-3.

Compressors and thermostats cycle; a fridge averages ~40%.

Rate

Result

Cost per year
$744.60
Energy per year
4,380 kWh
Share of average US home
41.6%
Cost per running hour
$0.255
Cost per day
$2.04
Energy per day
12.0 kWh
Cost per month
$61.20
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pool pump cost?

A 1.5 HP single-speed pump draws about 1,500W. Eight hours daily costs near $60 a month in season.

Variable-speed pumps worth it?

They cut pumping energy 50 to 80 percent by running slow longer. Payback is often one to two seasons.

How long should I run the pump?

Turnover once daily suffices for most residential pools, often 6 to 8 hours at low speed.

When should I run it?

Off-peak hours on TOU plans. Chlorine works the same regardless of hour.

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