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How Much Does a 750-watt pool pump Cost to Run in Pennsylvania?

A 750-watt pool pump uses 0.75 kWh per hour and costs $0.135 per hour at $0.18/kWh in Pennsylvania. Used 8 hours a day, that is $1.08 per day, $32.40 per month and $394.20 per year.

$0.135 per hourat $0.18/kWh

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Hours per day:
$1.08per day
Per hour
$0.1350.75 kWh
Per day
$1.086 kWh
Per week
$7.5642 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$32.40180 kWh
Per year
$394.202,190 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 750-watt pool pump cost per hour?

At $0.18/kWh, it costs $0.135 per hour. The maths: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh per hour, × $0.18 = $0.135.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 8 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $32.40 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 kWh per year at 8 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.

How can I lower the cost?

A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements. Check your bill for the exact rate and enter it above.

Does my electricity rate change the answer?

Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Pennsylvania

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour0.75 kWh$0.135$4.05$49.28
2 hours1.5 kWh$0.27$8.10$98.55
3 hours2.25 kWh$0.405$12.15$147.83
4 hours3 kWh$0.54$16.20$197.10
5 hours3.75 kWh$0.675$20.25$246.38
6 hours4.5 kWh$0.81$24.30$295.65
7 hours5.25 kWh$0.945$28.35$344.93
8 hours6 kWh$1.08$32.40$394.20
9 hours6.75 kWh$1.22$36.45$443.48
10 hours7.5 kWh$1.35$40.50$492.75
11 hours8.25 kWh$1.49$44.55$542.03
12 hours9 kWh$1.62$48.60$591.30
13 hours9.75 kWh$1.76$52.65$640.58
14 hours10.5 kWh$1.89$56.70$689.85
15 hours11.3 kWh$2.03$60.75$739.13
16 hours12 kWh$2.16$64.80$788.40
17 hours12.8 kWh$2.30$68.85$837.68
18 hours13.5 kWh$2.43$72.90$886.95
19 hours14.3 kWh$2.57$76.95$936.23
20 hours15 kWh$2.70$81.00$985.50
21 hours15.8 kWh$2.84$85.05$1,034.78
22 hours16.5 kWh$2.97$89.10$1,084.05
23 hours17.3 kWh$3.11$93.15$1,133.33
24 hours18 kWh$3.24$97.20$1,182.60

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 750 W ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 0.75 kWh × $0.18 = $0.135
  3. Cost per day: × 8 hours = $1.08
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $32.40, × 365 days = $394.20

Pennsylvania electricity prices

Pennsylvania pays about $0.18 per kWh, which is 3% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same pool pump would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 750-watt pool pump, 8 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$31.50
California$0.32$57.60
Texas$0.155$27.90
New York$0.25$45.00
Florida$0.155$27.90
Illinois$0.17$30.60
Pennsylvania$0.18$32.40
Ohio$0.17$30.60
Washington$0.115$20.70

About pool pump running costs

Pool pumps can be major electricity users because they run for hours. Power depends on pump size, speed and hydraulic setup.

Typical sizes: 750 W, 1,000 W, 1,500 W, 2,000 W.

How to spend less: A properly sized variable-speed pump can reduce energy use; follow pool sanitation requirements.

What this estimate assumes

  • The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
  • Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
  • The rate is an approximate residential average in Pennsylvania. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
  • A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.

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