Equipment · DOE Mandate
Pool pump inspection
and replacement options.
As of September 2025, single-speed motors above 1.15 THP are illegal to sell. September 2027 expands to nearly every residential pool. Our $99 audit tells you where you stand and what an upgrade saves.
Flat rate
$99
Includes upgrade quote with payback timeline.
What’s included
- On-site inspection of current pump (model, age, THP, flow rate)
- DOE compliance status, current and Sep 2027 phase
- Energy-use measurement at your panel
- Variable-speed upgrade quote, installed price, payback timeline
- Utility-rebate eligibility check (Rocky Mountain Power, Questar)
- Written report you can share with HOAs or insurance
How it works
01, 30-minute on-site audit
We document your pump, plumbing, electrical, and bonding. Photographed and timestamped.
02, Compliance report in 24 hours
PDF report. Current status, 2027 status, energy use, upgrade options, expected payback.
03, Upgrade quote (if needed)
Flat-rate install, usually $1,000–$2,300 depending on pump tier and any bonding work.
04, Rebate filing
Most variable-speed pumps qualify for $100–$400 utility rebates. We file the paperwork.
What to know about Utah pools
- Most Utah homeowners don't know the mandate exists. We're positioning Utah Pools as the local authority, write-ups in Standard-Examiner, plain-language explainers on what the mandate means.
- Variable-speed pumps cut energy use 50–80%. In Utah's tiered electric rates, payback is usually under 18 months.
- Single-speed motors above 1.15 THP can't be replaced legally as of Sep 2025, if yours fails after that, you're forced into a variable-speed install anyway. Better to plan than to react.
Common questions
What happens if I just ignore the mandate?
Nothing, until your pump fails. Then your only legal replacement option is a variable-speed unit, often at a 'we need it Tuesday' premium.
What about my older Pentair WhisperFlo?
Most 1.0 and 1.5 THP WhisperFlos can still be replaced as direct units in 2026, but the Sep 2027 phase will catch them. Plan ahead.
Do I really save that much energy?
A typical 1.5 HP single-speed pump in Utah runs ~$650/year. A variable-speed at the same flow runs ~$130/year. Payback at $1,500 installed = roughly 18 months at Utah rates.
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