Cost to Run a Pool Pump in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a pool pump here costs $68.58 per month.
Per hour
$0.28
at 750–2,500 W
Per day
$2.26
8 hours/day
Per month
$68.58
365 kWh
Per year
$823
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.13 | $34.29 | $412 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.26 | $68.58 | $823 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.51 | $137 | $1,647 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $68.58
South average $61.59
U.S. average $68.58
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pool pump in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a pool pump with typical usage costs about $2.26 per day, $68.58 per month, or $823 per year.
Is running a pool pump in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $68.58 per month here versus $68.58 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Pool Pump costs in nearby states
Alabama $63.48/mo Arkansas $51.80/mo Washington, D.C. $92.66/mo Florida $56.18/mo Georgia $56.18/mo Kentucky $54.72/mo Louisiana $52.53/mo Maryland $80.62/mo Mississippi $61.29/mo North Carolina $59.46/mo Oklahoma $48.52/mo South Carolina $62.38/mo Tennessee $54.36/mo Texas $62.02/mo Virginia $63.48/mo West Virginia $58.73/mo North Dakota $45.24/mo Hawaii $170/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo Infrared Heater $54.87/mo