Tips To Lower Pool Costs: The Pump

We all know that a pool is a big investment. To help you enjoy your pool more, we collected the top pool tips to cut costs and they are all centered around your pool pump.

Top Ways To Reduce Pool Costs With Your Pump

1. Get a pool pump timer: In a recent article we talked about what to look for in a pool pump timer. Make sure that the timer is set up to handle the type of pump you have. If it’s a multi-speed pump, your timer should be able to adjust to different settings otherwise you are wasting energy by using more power than is necessary.

2. Alter your pump time: Usually its common to run your pool pump for about 8 hours a day, but depending on the size and the power of your pump, you may be able to run it for a shorter amount of time. However if your water starts to become unbalanced, murky or green return to your original pump schedule.

3. Get an eco-friendly pool pump: An energy efficient pool pump is a sure way to cut down on energy costs. When you are researching eco-friendly pool pumps, check out our review of the EcoPump pool pump. The EcoPump pool pump has been known to save up to 85% in energy costs when compared to traditional inground pumps.

4. Get a multi-speed pool pump: Having more than one speed means that you can customize your pool pump for maximum power and minimal expenses. A variable speed pool pump is all about performance and efficiency. In our review for the Tesla pool pump, a variable speed pump that runs on 20 watts. That small amount of energy equates to cutting your energy use by up to 90% and saving you up to $1500/year in utility costs.

For more general information about what to look for in a pool pump, check out this blog post.