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Enter your pump's wattage, how many hours a day it runs, and your electricity rate to see what it's really costing you. Not sure on run time? Check the pool pump run time calculator first.
Estimate only — a variable-speed pump can cut this substantially versus a single-speed pump.
Divide wattage by 1,000 for kilowatts, multiply by hours run per day for daily kWh, then by 30 for a monthly figure. Multiply by your utility's rate per kWh for cost. Single-speed pumps drawing 1,500-2,500W running 8 hours a day are often one of the largest single electricity draws in a home — switching to a variable-speed pump can cut pump electricity cost by 50% or more.
A typical single-speed pump running 8 hours a day can cost $40-$80 a month depending on wattage and your electricity rate — enter your pump's specs above for a precise figure.
Often yes — running longer at a lower speed uses dramatically less electricity than a single-speed pump's fixed high draw, and many utilities offer rebates that offset the higher upfront cost.