Best Pool Pumps 2026
Our current picks across variable-speed and single-speed pumps, based on efficiency, reliability, and price.
#1
The best overall pick if you're running a heater or solar system — precise flow control that a standard variable-speed pump can't match.
#2
The best value variable-speed pump — most of the energy savings of the IntelliFlo3 at a meaningfully lower price.
#3
The best budget pick if you don't need variable speed — a reliable, widely-stocked single-speed replacement.