Why is my energy bill so high?
The pool industry has done a study to find out a few steps that you can take in order to reduce your energy bill. The swimming pool pump is one of the highest energy consumers for a household. Taking these few steps can help save you money each month. Please feel free to send us your comments.
Step 1:
There are several ways that you can reduce the cost of your energy bill with your swimming pool pump. The number one thing to keep in mind is your pump is used to help keep your swimming pool circulating and clean. If you notice a big change in your swimming pool clarity or balance you may want to double think your actions.
There are several ways that you can reduce the cost of your energy bill with your swimming pool pump. The number one thing to keep in mind is your pump is used to help keep your swimming pool circulating and clean. If you notice a big change in your swimming pool clarity or balance you may want to double think your actions.
Step 2:
Amount of time to run your pool pump
The first thing to look at is how long your pump is running per day. If you do not own a timer, get one. Swimming pool pumps should be run an average 8 hours a day to properly circulate and clean your water. The pump should push your entire pool in gallons in this 8 hour period of time. However, often times swimming pool pump horse power is overrated for their size swimming pool. If it is overrated your pump may be pushing your water through in a 6 hour period or even a 4 hour period of time. In this case you can reduce the time you run your swimming pool pump. Here is the average monthly costs for the average 1 HP pump to run.
1 HP - 4 Hours = $21
1 HP - 6 Hours = $31
1 HP - 8 Hours = $41
A pool timer will help you keep your pump running the proper amount of time. Again, check your pool chemical balance if you see a drastic change revert back to the old amount of time your run your pool pump.
Amount of time to run your pool pump
The first thing to look at is how long your pump is running per day. If you do not own a timer, get one. Swimming pool pumps should be run an average 8 hours a day to properly circulate and clean your water. The pump should push your entire pool in gallons in this 8 hour period of time. However, often times swimming pool pump horse power is overrated for their size swimming pool. If it is overrated your pump may be pushing your water through in a 6 hour period or even a 4 hour period of time. In this case you can reduce the time you run your swimming pool pump. Here is the average monthly costs for the average 1 HP pump to run.
1 HP - 4 Hours = $21
1 HP - 6 Hours = $31
1 HP - 8 Hours = $41
A pool timer will help you keep your pump running the proper amount of time. Again, check your pool chemical balance if you see a drastic change revert back to the old amount of time your run your pool pump.
Step 3:
Over sized Pool Pumps
Like stated above many pool builders oversize the pool pump for their swimming pool. For swimming pool clarity reasons it is always better to have a higher HP pump then a lower HP pump, but for energy consumption reasons it is just sucking on your monthly bill. One option is to switch to a lower HP pump. If you reduce the horse power or the speed of the pump your filter will actually preform better. It will most likely be over sized compared to your pump and be able to filter out your water a little more properly. If you decide to go this route please insure your calculations are correct.
Over sized Pool Pumps
Like stated above many pool builders oversize the pool pump for their swimming pool. For swimming pool clarity reasons it is always better to have a higher HP pump then a lower HP pump, but for energy consumption reasons it is just sucking on your monthly bill. One option is to switch to a lower HP pump. If you reduce the horse power or the speed of the pump your filter will actually preform better. It will most likely be over sized compared to your pump and be able to filter out your water a little more properly. If you decide to go this route please insure your calculations are correct.
Step 4:
Switch to an EE water Pump
If you plan on staying in your home longer then 2 years then you definitely should upgrade your motor from a standard to a Energy Efficient motor. Replacing your existing water pump with an Energy Efficient motor can save your up to 53% on your electric bill. The same 1 HP pump listed above that is switched to a 3.5 HP EE water pump can save you $33 per month or $356 per year.
1 HP - 8 Hours = $41
3.5 HP EE - 8 Hours = $2.50
If you are in need of a new pump you should definitely purchase a Energy Efficient model.
Switch to an EE water Pump
If you plan on staying in your home longer then 2 years then you definitely should upgrade your motor from a standard to a Energy Efficient motor. Replacing your existing water pump with an Energy Efficient motor can save your up to 53% on your electric bill. The same 1 HP pump listed above that is switched to a 3.5 HP EE water pump can save you $33 per month or $356 per year.
1 HP - 8 Hours = $41
3.5 HP EE - 8 Hours = $2.50
If you are in need of a new pump you should definitely purchase a Energy Efficient model.
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