How much do equipment upgrades cost?

Equipment upgrades start from $900. The final price depends on the equipment and your pool, and we give you a price before any work begins.

What equipment can you upgrade?

We install variable-speed pumps, salt systems and heaters that cut energy use. We can help you decide which one makes sense for your pool.

Should I repair my pump or replace it?

We diagnose the problem first and quote before any work. Pump and motor repair starts from $95, and if a repair is the better choice, we'll say so.

Can you keep servicing the pool after the upgrade?

Yes. Weekly pool service starts from $120 a month and includes balancing and filter checks, with a text after each visit.

Pool Equipment Upgrades in Las Vegas, NV

A Las Vegas pool works harder than almost any pool in the country. Summer highs regularly pass 105°F, the sun is relentless, and many owners run the pump for long hours just to keep the water clear. Old single-speed equipment keeps spinning at full power through all of it, and that shows up on the electric bill.

Blue Basin Pool Care installs equipment upgrades that cut energy use: variable-speed pumps, salt systems and heaters. Pricing starts from $900, and the final number depends on what your pool needs.

Why upgrade equipment on a Las Vegas pool

The valley is hard on pool gear. Here is what we see most:

Long run times. Heat and evaporation mean pumps run many hours a day for much of the year.
Intense sun. UV and heat age plastic housings, seals, and plumbing fittings sitting on the equipment pad.
Hard water. Water here is high in minerals, and calcium scale builds up on heaters, salt cells and pool surfaces over time.
Dust and debris. Wind and dust storms push fine grit into the pool and into your filter and pump basket.

If your equipment is more than a few years old, loud, or constantly needing attention, an upgrade can make more sense than another repair.

What we install

Variable-speed pumps

A variable-speed pump can run at lower speeds for everyday circulation and speed up only when it needs to, for example for cleaning or running a water feature. Slower running uses less electricity than a single-speed pump running flat out. For a pool that circulates for hours every day in a Las Vegas summer, that matters. Variable-speed pumps are also usually much quieter, which helps when the equipment sits close to a bedroom window or patio.

Salt systems

A salt system makes chlorine from salt in the water instead of you adding chlorine by hand. Many owners like the softer feel of the water and fewer jugs to handle. Salt isn't maintenance-free, though. In hard-water Las Vegas, the cell can collect scale, so it needs regular checks and the water needs to stay balanced. That is one reason a salt system pairs well with steady weekly care.

Heaters

Desert nights cool off quickly in spring and fall, and a heater extends the swim season past the hottest months. We install heaters chosen to cut energy use, and we help you size the equipment to your pool and how you use it. A pool used year-round has different needs from one that is only warm for a few months.

Repair or replace?

Not every noisy pump needs replacing. If something is leaking, losing prime, or humming, we diagnose it first. If a repair is the sensible choice, we'll tell you. Our pump and motor repair service starts from $95, and we quote before any work begins.

An upgrade usually makes sense when:

The pump or motor has failed more than once.
Your pool equipment is loud, slow to prime, or running constantly.
You want to cut energy use rather than just patch the problem.
You're tired of adding chlorine by hand.
You want to swim earlier in spring or later in fall.

How an upgrade works

Look at the setup. We check your pool size, current equipment, plumbing and how you use the pool.
Recommend and quote. You get a plain-language recommendation and a price before any work starts. Upgrades start from $900.
Install. We replace the equipment and make sure it is running correctly with the rest of your system.
Keep it running. New equipment still needs checks, and we can include it in your regular visits.

Pair it with weekly care

Good equipment does its best work when the water is balanced and the filter is clean. Our weekly pool service starts from $120 a month and includes skimming, brushing, balancing and filter checks. You get the same tech each week and a text with the chemical readings after each visit. If a pool has been neglected before the upgrade, a one-time deep cleaning from $180 gives the new gear a fresh start.

Serving the Las Vegas valley

Blue Basin Pool Care has been working on backyard pools for 11 years. We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills and Southern Highlands. See how we work in your area on our Las Vegas page.

Our hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. We're closed on Sunday. You can call us at (702) 555-0194 with questions about your equipment.

Ready to cut your pool's energy use?

Tell us what you have now and what's bothering you, and we'll recommend what makes sense for your pool and give you the price before any work. Book online or call (702) 555-0194.