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How much electricity does a pool pump use? Cost per day and per season

Pool filter pump electricity use for above-ground and in-ground pools, single and variable speed, with the cost per season.

Typical power

600 W

Cost per hour

$0.108 · £0.156

Per year · 576 kWh

$104 · £150

With 8 hours a day for 120 days a year, electricity at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh all-in.

An in-ground pool filter pump draws 500–1,100 W and runs 6–10 hours a day: over a four-month season it uses about 600–800 kWh, more than a fridge in a year.

Variable-speed pumps use up to 70% less: at low speed they filter the same volume of water over more hours with much less power.

Consumption compared

TypeUsagekWh/yearCost/year
Above-ground pool (small sand filter pump)250 W240$43 · £62
In-ground, 0.75 kW single-speed pump750 W720$130 · £187
In-ground, variable-speed pump300 W288$52 · £75

Yearly cost with 8 hours a day for 120 days a year.

Work out your cost

Per hour
$0.11
Per month
$8.64
Per year
$104
Energy per year
576 kWh

The price is a typical all-in figure for your country: replace it with yours (bill total ÷ kWh).

How to use less

  • Set filtration hours from the pool volume (usually 1–2 turnovers a day) instead of running it all day.
  • With solar panels, run the pump during sunny hours.
  • Clean the strainer basket and backwash when pressure rises: a clogged filter makes the pump work harder.
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FAQ

How much electricity does a pool pump use?
About 600 W, or 0.6 kWh for each hour of use; from 100 to 1,500 W depending on the model.
How much does it cost per year?
With 8 hours a day for 120 days a year it uses about 576 kWh a year: about $104 · £150 at $0.18/kWh and £0.26/kWh.
How can I reduce it?
Set filtration hours from the pool volume (usually 1–2 turnovers a day) instead of running it all day. With solar panels, run the pump during sunny hours.
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