How to save money on swimming pool energy usage. A recent study shows that in home with pools, electric bills at 49% higher. The culprit? The Pump.

Save Money on Swimming Pool Energy Usage

In a recent energy use study of 2 million households, a pattern emerged.

Homes with Pools use 49% more electricity than “No Pool” neighbors.

Now we knew pumps, especially single speed pumps, are big energy hogs, but let’s see why.

The Pool – a typical pool contains 20,000 gallons of water, which is more than the average person drinks in their lifetime. It’s long been known that a pool pump is the second biggest user of electricity behind air conditioning.

But give it a break, the average pump sends 20,000 gallons of water through a filter a day. It’s a workhorse and a half.

The Pump is the Culprit 

Single-speed pumps work fine for circulating pool water. However, they don’t efficiently harness enough power to run your pool cleaner, waterfall or other electrical extras that need an occasional larger dose of energy.

If you’re running a one speed pump, it’s always on. Your pump is always running full-blast even when your pool cleaner and waterfall aren’t operating. You have no option to dial it back to a lower level of energy. It’s a huge waste of energy, and it’s costing you about 75 percent more in electric bills than you should be paying.

Variable Speed Pumps Save Many – Many use up to 75% less energy.

A variable-speed pool pump is critical to maximizing pool energy efficiency. In contrast to a standard “single-speed” pump, a variable-speed model alternates between slow and fast modes to optimize energy use throughout the day, reducing pump electricity consumption by up to 75%.

An added benefit? They are quieter. 

It’s a big difference. Talk to the experts at Crystal Clear. 

Contact Crystal Clear Aquatics Pool and Spa Services today for pool cleaning including maintenance and equipment needs, at (561) 318-6750 or info@ccapoolservices.com. Call or drop us a line and get honest answers to your questions.