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Yes, pools use a lot of electricity compared to the other appliances in your home. If you have a swimming pool, your pool pump may use up to three times as much electricity as your refrigerator. You can reduce your pool’s energy usage by switching to a variable-speed pool pump and only running it when your pool is in use.

If you wait until fall or winter, you might see sales on pools and pool materials, enabling you to save a good amount on this home improvement project. Sometimes pool servicing companies try to make space for next year’s inventory, or the materials are cheaper when fewer construction projects happen during colder months. 

A new pool pump costs an average of $1,300. The actual cost can range between $700 and $4,000 and will depend on the type of pump you have, the size of your pool, the brand you choose, and the cost to install it. Making sure the pump is primed can help you avoid needing a costly replacement pump.

Concrete pools have the longest life span. As long as you properly maintain your concrete pool, you can expect it to last 50 to 100 years. That said, you will need to resurface your concrete pool as it ages. Fiberglass is durable, but fiberglass pools generally only last around 25 to 30 years. That said, some high-end fiberglass pools can last more than 50 years if they’re well-maintained.