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.
Verified 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 MaintenanceTypical $180 · Pool technician · DIY 2/5 | $84 – $384 |
| 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 RepairTypical $264 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $110 – $616 |
| Pool Filter MaintenanceTypical $144 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $60 – $336 |
| Pool Light ReplacementTypical $750 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $350 – $1,800 |
| Pool Light RepairTypical $165 · Pool technician · DIY 3/5 | $77 – $396 |
| 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 · Tier 2Pool Pump RepairTypical $330 · Tier 2Pool Pump MaintenanceTypical $180 · Tier 3
Variants: Variable speed · Single speed · Two speed
Pool Heater
Pool Filter
Pool Light
Variants: LED · Color changing · Fiber optic