Electric Pool Heater Energy Cost Calculator
Electric resistance heater for maintaining swimming pool water temperature.
Power Draw
6,000W
watts
Annual kWh
2,880
avg usage
Annual Cost
$374
avg national
CO₂/Year
2.06 tons
carbon impact
Electric Pool Heater Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$3.12
Monthly Cost
$31.20
Annual Cost
$374
Lifetime Cost
$3,744
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 20% more energy
~$75/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use a solar cover to retain heat
- ✓Reduce temperature by 1-2 degrees
- ✓Consider a heat pump pool heater instead
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Pool Heater (current) | 6,000W | 2,880 | $374 |
| Heat Pump | 2,400W | 3,840 | $499 |
Electric Pool Heater Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$3,000
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$374
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$3,744
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$6,744
Electric Pool Heater Energy FAQ
Electric Pool Heater Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run an electric pool heater does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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