How can I hide my pool pump?

The simplest way to hide your pool pump and filter is to put up a small wall or screen to block the view, and the noise from the pump. If you are handy with wood, you can saw-up your own pool filter screen to hide the pool pump, or you can buy vinyl privacy walls at most home stores and garden centers.

How much does a residential pool pump cost?

Pool pump installation costs between $700 and $1,500, or $1,100 on average. A single-speed pump can cost as low as $500 to replace, whereas a high-end pump or a project that requires new plumbing can run upwards of $5,450. A pool pump filters pool water to keep it fresh and sanitary for swimming.

Can you enclose a pool pump?

As a pool owner, one of the most common projects you’re bound to undertake is hiding or muffling your pool pump. If you’re looking to simply hide it, or incorporate it into a larger structure, you have both pump covers and entire enclosures to choose from depending on your needs.

How much does a pool pump cost to run monthly?

Let’s use 6 hours per day for a 30 day billing cycle which equals 180 hours. 180 hours times 1.679 kilowatts = 302.22 KWH. Assume your electric utility charges $0.14 per KWH. You simply multiply your total kilowatt hours 302.22 X the rate of $0.14 to discover you will pay $42.31 for the month to run your pump motor.

How much does it cost to run a pool pump 24 hours a day?

12 cents per kWh = 4.97 per day to operate the pool pump. Now if you are running the same pump, but with 230 Volt, the cost will be 2.49 per day.

Is it OK to run pool pump 24 hours a day?

A Rule of Thumb Generally running your pool pump for 12-hours a day is a good option. This is based on the assumption that your average pool pump has a turnover rate of about 8 to 12-hours. That means that the total volume of your pool water will filter through your system 2 to 3 times per 24-hour period.