Pool Pump Energy Cost Calculator
See exactly how much your pool pump costs to run using real APS and SRP time-of-use rates. Find out how much you could save with a variable-speed pump.
Pool Pump Configuration
Enter your pump details to see your real energy cost using current APS rates
Typical 1 HP: 1,400W • 1.5 HP: 1,900W • 2 HP: 2,500W
Your Pump Energy Cost
Monthly (Summer)
$85
570 kWh
Monthly (Winter)
$40
342 kWh
Annual Total
$751
5,472 kWh
Annual kWh
5,472
kilowatt-hours
Switch to Variable-Speed: Save $233/year
Your current pump
$751/yr
Variable-speed pump
$518/yr
A variable-speed pump (~$800-$1,500 installed) typically pays for itself in 1-3 years on an Arizona pool. You get a quieter pool, longer filter life, and lower electric bills.
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Rates used: APS Saver Choice Plus TOU (peak 4-7pm weekdays, off-peak otherwise, super off-peak 10am-3pm). Cost is calculated using a blended rate based on typical daytime-biased pump schedules (~15% peak, ~60% off-peak, ~25% super off-peak for APS).
Disclaimer: Your actual costs depend on your specific pump efficiency, rate plan, and runtime schedule. This calculator is an estimate for planning purposes.
How This Calculator Works
Your pool pump runs at a specific wattage for a set number of hours per day. Multiply the watts by hours by days, convert to kilowatt-hours, then multiply by your utility rate to get the cost. This calculator does all of that automatically using real 2026 APS and SRP rates.
The big insight: Single-speed pumps waste enormous amounts of energy because they always run at full power. A variable-speed pump costs more upfront but typically pays for itself in 1-3 years on an Arizona pool — and it's quieter too.