Our Energy Efficient Pump Reviews

My pool pump which came from a local hardware store was on its last leg since I bought my home and I was anticipating it’s failure just by the sound of it and how the unit overheated frequently. I began to do research and found that there are newer pumps out there that have onboard computers and many settings to match up to your pool. A good friend of mine is in the pool business and was going to get me a deal on one of these units. After looking into them more in depth, I found that many of them tend to fail due to the onboard computer being damaged by either the elements or just by the vibration of the unit. Not to mention there is only a one year warranty on those types of units.

My friend in the business was able to get for $950 (and that was $200 off the retail price)! Not being happy with the research on these units, my friend gave me some options, none of which I liked due to the power consumption and lack of warranty. After searching long and doing much research I came across the eco-pump. Unfortunately I could not find many reviews online (hence the main reason I am writing this one) and I pride myself in getting all the information about all products prior to buying them. I contacted the company and was given a very detailed description of the product and I also learned at this point that not only is there a 3 year warranty, but there is a 30 day money back guarantee!

So after looking online more and reading about how most pumps with onboard computers fail because of the complexity and just knowing that a pool expert is needed to properly set it, I told my friend that I’m going to go with the eco-pump. I originally had a 1.5HP pump and went with the EP-4 since it was advertised as a 1HP but has a true rating of 1.65HP. This would give me a low setting for normal operation for energy efficiency and a high setting for vacuuming the pool.

Upon receiving it, the unit was very well packaged and just from the looks of it I could tell that it was built with quality in mind. Having some understanding in plumbing, I had decided to install the pump myself which was not overly difficult (although if you aren’t confident in your skills, I would recommend an expert). Also having experience working with electrical, I was able to wire this unit quite easily as well (Ask them about switch options and they will tell you exactly what you need. I would recommend purchasing their switch to receive everything at the same time. I thought I’d be able to pick one up at Home Depot but they do not have what you’ll need to switch from High to Low to Off positions).

After installation was complete, I turned the unit on and it has been running like a charm ever since. I take the 30 day guarantee very seriously and if the unit did not live up to my standards, I would have surely sent it back. I am very happy with my purchase and if I can assist others trying to do research regarding pumps, my advice would be to go with eco-pump and don’t think twice. Can you get less expensive units? Possibly but I guarantee you’ll be paying for it in your electric bill if you decide to go with the cheap brands, not to mention you risk the chance that it may fail after a year and you are no longer covered by the warranty. It’s a major decision and I recommend that you do your research, but if you have any doubts what-so-ever, give them a call and you will be amazed by the customer service they provide. They want you to know their products and are willing to answer all your questions, not to mention I even called a few times when I was installing the unit to make sure I was doing it correctly and they were more than willing to help.

In my mind, there is not a better pump out there and I’m sure you will find the same. Keep in mind that no other manufacturer will give you a 30 day money back guarantee so don’t pull the trigger on any of those other units unless you’re willing to accept any problems that come with it. Hopefully this will assist you in your research and it will make your decision easier. My final recommendation: Purchase the Eco-Pump, it’s the best solution out there.

Regards,
John