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title: "What Is Single-speed pump? Pool Glossary | Marina Pool Services"
description: "A single-speed pump runs at one fixed speed, and newer federal rules limit new sales. Plain-English pool glossary from Marina Pool Services in Grapevine, TX."
url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/single-speed-pump
publisher: Marina Pool Services
phone: +1-817-896-1120
quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact
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Equipment

# Single-speed pump

A single-speed pump runs at one fixed speed, and newer federal rules limit new sales.

Single-speed pumps run at full power whenever they run. They are simple and still common in older pools, but they use more electricity than newer designs.

The U.S. Department of Energy sets efficiency standards for new dedicated-purpose pool pumps, which is why new single-speed models are scarce. If your old pump fails, you may be steered toward a [variable-speed pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/variable-speed-pump) as a replacement. A pro can check the motor, seals, and [capacitor](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/capacitor) to see if repair makes sense first.

[Marina can helpPool Pump Repair & Installation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/our-services/pool-pump-repair)

## Related terms

-   [Variable-speed pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/variable-speed-pump)
-   [Two-speed pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/two-speed-pump)
-   [Pool pump](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-pump)
-   [Pump motor](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pump-motor)

## Sources

1.  [U.S. Department of Energy: Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps](https://www.energy.gov/cmei/buildings/dedicated-purpose-pool-pumps)

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