Pools and Spas
Pool Equipment: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every pool equipment job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Model reviewed August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Pool Pump ReplacementTypical $1,500 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $3,200 |
|---|---|
| Pool Pump RepairTypical $330 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $154 – $704 |
| Pool Pump MaintenancePool technician · DIY 2/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Pool Heater InstallationTypical $4,500 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $2,200 – $9,500 |
| Pool Heater ReplacementTypical $4,500 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $2,200 – $9,500 |
| Pool Heater RepairTypical $990 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $484 – $2,090 |
| Pool Heater MaintenanceTypical $540 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $264 – $1,140 |
| Pool Filter ReplacementTypical $1,200 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $500 – $2,800 |
| Pool Filter RepairPool technician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Pool Filter MaintenancePool technician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Pool Light ReplacementTypical $750 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $350 – $1,800 |
| Pool Light RepairPool technician · DIY 3/5 | Cost under revalidation |
| Salt Chlorine Generator InstallationTypical $1,700 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $800 – $3,500 |
| Salt Chlorine Generator ReplacementTypical $1,700 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $800 – $3,500 |
| Salt Chlorine Generator RepairTypical $374 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $176 – $770 |
Pool Pump
Pool Pump ReplacementTypical $1,500 · Pool technicianPool Pump RepairTypical $330 · Pool technicianPool Pump MaintenanceCost under revalidation · Pool technician
Variants: Variable speed · Single speed · Two speed
Pool Heater
Pool Filter
Pool Light
Pool Light ReplacementTypical $750 · Pool technicianPool Light RepairCost under revalidation · Pool technician
Variants: LED · Color changing · Fiber optic