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Pool Pumps

56 pool pumps from XtremepowerUS, Pentair, Intex and more. Most cost $156 to $2,323, and half cost less than $418.

Pool Pumps by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A pool pump can match several uses.

Recommended Pool Pumps

Bestway

1000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Cartridge

+Cartridge filter for simpler filter cleaning
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 5,100 gallons
$74.99-17%List: $89.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Intex

2800 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+2,800 GPH flow rate
+Built for above-ground pools
$223.59-15%List: $259.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Intex

2650 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+Rated at 2,650 gallons per hour flow
+Sand filter design for above-ground pool filtration
+Includes a 16-inch filter tank
$343.99-11%List: $387.89
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
VevorSpec score 8.0

Single speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 5280 Flow rate

+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+43 ft maximum head for higher water lift
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
−Only suited to above-ground pools
$149.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
VevorSpec score 7.6

0.75 Horsepower, 3500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool filtration
+Sand filter system with 3500 GPH flow rate
+Designed for above-ground pool use
−Requires a sand filter media refill over time
$189.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
VevorSpec score 7.5

0.33 Horsepower, 3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+1/3 HP motor for smaller above-ground pools
+Sand filter system with 12 inch filter
+Listed for above-ground pools up to 15000 gallons
−Only suited to above-ground pools
−Lower 1/3 HP motor than many pool pumps
$149.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Swimline

Dual speed, 1 Horsepower, In-ground and above-ground, Cartridge

+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control
+1 HP motor for standard pool circulation
+Cartridge filter with 70 sq ft filtration area
−Cartridge filters need periodic element cleaning
$599.99
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
VevorSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground and above-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Includes a filter basket
$445.90
as of 11/04/2026 07:36 PST - Details
Intex

3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+3,000 GPH flow rate
+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
$417.96
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Intex

3000 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+16-inch filter tank included
$355.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Bestway

1500 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter system for above-ground pools
+Compatible with pools from 300 to 11,200 gallons
$190.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
Intex

115V, Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter for low-maintenance filtration
+Built for above-ground pools
+Includes a GFCI for electrical safety
$174.99-32%Was: $259.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Vivohome

Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter system suits above-ground pool filtration
+Rated for pools up to 15,000 gallons
+Designed specifically for above-ground pool setups
−Sand filter needs periodic backwashing and sand replacement
$169.99-26%List: $229.98
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
VivohomeSpec score 8.1

1.5 Horsepower, 115V, 6027 Flow rate, In-ground and above-ground

+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
+Includes an ON/OFF switch
−Single speed runs at one fixed output
$179.99-25%List: $239.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for lower energy use
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Compact size for limited equipment pad space
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,245.00-23%List: $1,609.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 9.0

Variable speed, 3 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+Compact 3 HP output for residential pools
+Includes SVRS in the product name for added control
−Requires compatible control setup for full use
$2,323.61-22%List: $2,979.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Blue WaveSpec score 8.8

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 4980 Flow rate, Above-ground

+Variable-speed 1.5 HP pump for adjustable operation
+22 in polyethylene sand filter tank
+Sand filter system designed for above-ground pools
$764.99-15%List: $899.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:40 PST - Details
Vivohome

Above-ground, Sand

+Sand filter pump for above-ground pools
+12 inch sand filter size
+Compatible with pools up to 11,000 gallons
$149.99-21%List: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
VivohomeSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 115V, In-ground and above-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+Runs on standard 115V household power
$251.99-10%Was: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
PentairSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower

+Variable speed operation for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP output suits smaller residential pools
+Inteliflo3 name indicates newer variable speed design
−Lower 1.5 HP output for larger pool volumes
$1,267.11-7%Was: $1,357.50
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
XtremepowerUSSpec score 8.6

Variable speed, 1.5 Horsepower, 230V, In-ground

+Variable speed control for adjustable flow
+1.5 HP motor for larger pool circulation
+High flow design
−Only suited to in-ground pools
$499.95-6%Was: $529.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
XtremepowerUSSpec score 7.5

0.75 Horsepower, 2460 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+3/4 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+2460 GPH flow rate for above-ground pools
+Includes a timer and 4-way valve
$169.95-6%Was: $179.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+12 inch sand filter pump for above-ground pools
+2400 GPH flow rate for circulation
+Rated for pools up to 10,000 gallons
$179.95-5%Was: $189.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

Dual speed, 1.5 Horsepower, Above-ground

+1.5 HP motor for above-ground pool circulation
+Dual speed settings for adjustable flow
+Designed for above-ground swimming pools
−Dual speed rather than variable speed control
$194.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Hayward

Single speed, 1 Horsepower, In-ground

+1 HP single-speed motor for in-ground pools
+Designed for in-ground pool circulation
+Hayward MaxFlo LX pump model
−Single-speed operation offers no adjustable flow settings
$749.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details
SwimlineSpec score 7.4

0.45 Horsepower, 2400 Flow rate, Above-ground, Sand

+2400 GPH flow rate for above-ground circulation
+4-way multi-port valve for filter function control
+Compact 14-inch sand filter for small pools
−Lower flow suits only smaller above-ground pools
$239.96
as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details
XtremepowerUS

1800 Flow rate, Above-ground, Cartridge

+Cartridge filter system for above-ground pools
+1800 GPH flow rate for smaller pools
+Includes complete filtration pump system
−Lower 1800 GPH flow than sand filter models
$249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details

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