Operating-cost tool
Pool Pump Electricity Cost Calculator
Compare pump schedules on the same kWh basis instead of assuming fewer hours always means lower cost.
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Formula
kWh = watts ÷ 1,000 × operating hours. Multiply by your utility rate. For multi-speed schedules, calculate each speed block separately and add the results.
See our 50-state pool-pump electricity-cost study using June 2026 EIA residential prices.
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