How much does a pool add to your electricity bill?
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- What pump are you using?
- Pool size and power consumption
- Monthly electricity costs for the operation of the swimming pool
- Electricity costs for an underground pool
- Two speed and variable pump systems (including salt)
- Single speed pump (including salt)
- Тепловые насосы
- How to adjust/reduce your pool's electricity bill
Installing a pool increases the electricity bill; sometimes the electricity bill can be as high as $1,500 a year. The size and type of pump you use to pump water to your pool makes a big difference in terms of cost.
As an engineer with a working knowledge of swimming pools, I can easily predict pool electricity bills. If you own or are a potential pool owner, this guide will help you manage your energy bills.
In general, potential pool owners often wonder how much they will spend per month on electricity for their new pool. Such a question makes sense. The long-term costs of a pool should certainly be considered when making a purchasing decision. Unfortunately, since each pool differs in the amount of electricity it uses, monthly costs can also vary significantly.
Find out more details below.
What pump are you using?
Each pool uses electricity differently. For example, variable speed pumping systems and single speed pumping systems consume different amounts of electricity, so the monthly costs can also vary significantly.
Variable speed pump and filter system
While keeping them clean can be tedious and costly, pump manufacturers are increasingly focusing on energy consumption.
The monthly bill added to the electricity bill would be between $30 and $50 if this two-speed, dual-use system was constantly used at full speed.
Single speed pumping system
This type of pumping system runs continuously resulting in a higher monthly electricity bill. A single speed pumping system must operate at high speed, which is usually sufficient.
Unfortunately, the average monthly cost he can add to his electricity bill is exorbitant, ranging from $75 to $150.
Pool size and power consumption
The average pool holds about 20,000 gallons of water, which is about 5,000 gallons more than the average person will drink in a lifetime, and pool pumps consume up to 2,500 kWh annually to circulate and filter the water.
For example, a large pool will consume more electricity than a small one due to the larger amount of water that needs to be heated.
Monthly electricity costs for the operation of the swimming pool
Potential pool owners often wonder how much they will spend per month on electricity for their new pool. Such a question makes sense. The long-term costs of a pool should certainly be considered when making a purchasing decision.
Unfortunately, since each pool differs in the amount of electricity it uses, monthly costs can also vary significantly.
Electricity costs for an underground pool
- A two-speed, variable-speed pump/filtration system costs $2 to $30 per month.
- A single speed pump costs between $1 and $75 per month.
- Heat pumps cost between $50 and $250 per month.
- An underground hot tub costs between $100 and $300 per month.
Two speed and variable pump systems (including salt)
Recently, pump manufacturers have become more economical and economical.
Most pool companies now have two speed and variable speed pumps as part of their standard installation.
Most pool owners will run this pump at low speed 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the summer. This is a great idea because it provides continuous filtration and sanitization.
Single speed pump (including salt)
Surprisingly, there are still a few companies that install only single-speed pumps in new pools.
This gives the homeowner two options:
- Run the pump continuously at high speed.
- Set it to turn on and off at intervals of eight hours (on average).
- As you might expect, both of these options have drawbacks.
- The average monthly cost is between $75 and $150.
Тепловые насосы
Heat pumps run on electricity, not gas or propane. This is a relatively efficient method of heating (and cooling) the pool. The size of the heat pump matters. However, the location of the pool and the outside temperature have the biggest impact on electricity consumption.
Monthly costs range from $50 to $250 depending on usage.
How to adjust/reduce your pool's electricity bill
1. Use solar cover
The solar cover prevents heat from escaping, forcing you to keep the pool warm. When properly installed, the cover increases heat retention in the pool by up to 75%.
2. Keep the pool clean
A clean pool is not only aesthetic, but also useful for swimming. A clean pool means less pump and filter work, which means less money spent on pool maintenance.
3. Use a smaller and more energy efficient pump
A larger pump is more powerful, but there is no evidence that it will work better. Unfortunately, a larger pool pump will use more energy at a huge cost. Purchase a small and energy efficient pump for your pool.
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