Energy & Running Cost
Pool Pump Electricity Cost Calculator
Calculate exact daily, monthly, and annual electrical running costs of your pool filter pump based on horsepower, daily run time, and local kWh rates.
Pool Pump Energy Estimator
Calculate electricity consumption & bill cost
1.5 HP (1500 Watts)
8 Hours
$0.16/kWh
US Avg: $0.16/kWh | CA/NY: $0.25–$0.32/kWh
Running Cost Summary12 kWh / Day
Daily Cost$1.92
Monthly Cost$57.6
Estimated Annual Electric Cost
$700.8 / year
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Electricity Cost Formula
Monthly Cost ($) = (Pump Watts × Hours/Day × 30 Days ÷ 1,000) × Electricity Rate ($/kWh)
1.5 HP Pump (1,500 Watts) × 8 Hours/Day = 12 kWh/Day × $0.16/kWh = $1.92/Day ($57.60/Month)Related Equipment & Cost Calculators
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Pump Electricity Costs
Understand your electric bill, kilowatt consumption, and energy-saving pump choices.
A standard 1.5 HP single-speed pool pump running 8 hours a day consumes about 450 kWh per month, costing between $65 and $120 per month depending on local electricity rates ($0.15–$0.25/kWh).
Variable speed pool pumps run at lower RPMs (e.g. 1,750 RPM vs 3,450 RPM), consuming up to 80% to 90% less electricity. Most pool owners save $500 to $1,200 per year by switching to a VSP.
A general rule is running your pump long enough to turn over your entire pool volume once per day—typically 8 hours in summer and 4 to 6 hours in spring/fall.
The US national average residential electricity rate is approximately $0.16 per kWh, though rates range from $0.11 in lower-cost states to over $0.30 in California and Hawaii.