One of the most common pool repairs is replacement of the water pump. A pool pump has a wide range for its life span estimate, and much of that may depend on how strong your routine pump maintenance program has been. While estimates vary between a year and a decade, three years is the average expected life of a pool pump. This means that you can expect to replace your pool pump a few times over the life of your swimming pool.
A variable speed pump is often more efficient than the traditional kind of pool pump. A variable speed pump will continue to keep your pool clean but uses less energy to reduce the cost of operating your pool. They also often work at lower temperatures to further save on your operating costs.
You can also use a seasonal timer with your pump to reduce the amount of time your pump runs during the off season. It will also run less during the summer months because it will adjust on its own.
The size of the pump matters for how efficiently it will run so make sure you purchase one large enough for your pool but not so large that you waste the extra capacity. Also look at your pool’s plumbing since it can only carry so much water at a time. If you buy a pump that exceeds this amount, not only is it wasteful but it can damage your pump. A pump that is too large can also damage your filter.
You will also want to factor in any additional features of your pool such as a spa or pool sweep. These features can affect the size of the pump needed for your pool.
If you are not sure what kind of pool pump to buy, talk to a service professional who can guide you on that decision.
