Pool Pumps

6 pool pumps from XtremepowerUS, Pentair, Intex and more. Most cost $600 to $849, and half cost less than $715.

Pool Pumps by use

Above ground35 Inground13 1.5 HP pool pumps and up20

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

Recommended Pool Pumps

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

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

Pentair

1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Sand

+Complete sand filter and pump system included

+1 HP pump for standard above-ground pools

+Designed specifically for above-ground pool use

−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance

$799.99

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Swimline

Dual speed, 1 Horsepower, Above-ground, Sand

+Complete system with tank, base, pump and slide

+Dual 2-speed operation for flow control

+1 HP motor for standard above-ground circulation

−Sand filter requires periodic backwashing maintenance

$679.99

as of 11/04/2026 05:36 PST - Details

Hayward

1 Horsepower, In-ground

+1 HP motor for in-ground pool circulation

+Designed for quieter operation

+Energy-efficient design for in-ground pools

$849.00

as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Doheny's

1 Horsepower, 115V, Above-ground, Cartridge

+Extra-large 70 sq ft cartridge filter

+1 HP pump for above-ground pools

+Non-woven cartridge included

$484.99

as of 11/04/2026 17:37 PST - Details

Popular filter pages

Pool Pumps for Above-Ground Pools30 Pool Pumps with a Sand Filter25 Pool Pumps under $25017 Pool Pumps under $20014 Variable Speed Pool Pumps14 1.5 HP Pool Pumps13 Pool Pumps under $30013 1 HP Pool Pumps8

Pool Pumps by price

Count of the 6 Pool Pumps in each price band.

Pool Pumps by Speed type

Variable speed14

Dual speed2

Pool Pumps that list a Speed type value.

Before you buy

Pool Pumps: Single vs Variable Speed and Horsepower

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