Pool Pump Installation in Scottsdale, AZ
In Arizona, where pumps run 8 to 12 hours daily, the right pump saves real energy. We size by your pool, quote upfront, and install ASAP.
Trusted by 1,000+ Homes in the Valley
"We treat our customers like family, and every pool as if it were our own. Serving Arizona homeowners since 1998."
Get a Pump Install Quote: No Obligation
Tell us about your pool. We'll come out, walk the equipment pad, and write you a clear quote on the right pump. Free assessment, no obligation.
Serving Arizona homeowners since 1998
The Right Pump Saves You Money
Every Single Day It Runs
A single-speed pump pulls full power every hour it runs, and in Arizona that's 8 to 12 hours a day. A variable speed pump adjusts to your pool's actual needs: quieter, longer-lasting, and significantly cheaper to operate. It's one of the few upgrades that pays for itself.
We size every pump by your pool's volume and plumbing, not by what's most expensive. You see the full cost (pump + labor) before we order, and we match existing plumbing to keep the install clean and affordable.
What We Install
- ✓Variable Speed Pumps
- ✓Full Replacement
- ✓Automation Integration
- ✓3-Year Warranty on Qualifying Pentair
How Your Install Works
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Since 1998, we've installed pool pumps across Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Carefree. We carry every major brand (Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, Sta-Rite) and offer a 3-year warranty on qualifying Pentair equipment as a Certified Dealer. No surprise add-ons. Just the right pump, properly sized and professionally installed.
About Pool Pump Installation in Arizona
Mako Pool Solutions has been installing pool pumps in Arizona since 1998. Pump installs aren't just a swap, they're a sizing decision, a plumbing decision, a wiring decision, and (these days) an automation decision. Done right, a new pump runs quieter, uses 50-80% less electricity than what you replaced, lasts 8-12 years, and integrates cleanly with your existing equipment. Done wrong, it cavitates against your filter, trips breakers, never reaches programmed flow rates, and dies in three.
The right place to start is sizing. Most Valley pools are over-pumped from the original build (1.5 HP single-speed pumps on plumbing rated for 1 HP), which means high-end flow rates push past the filter's design and increase wear across the whole system. A properly-sized variable-speed pump runs at low RPM most of the day (where flow matches what your filter can actually handle) and ramps up only when needed for spa jets, water features, or cleaner heads. That's where the real efficiency gains come from.
Why Variable-Speed Makes Sense in Arizona
Arizona's energy code now effectively mandates variable-speed pumps on most replacements above 1 HP, and the math makes it the obvious choice anyway. A 1.5 HP single-speed pump in summer use (8-10 hours a day) draws roughly 1,800-2,000 kWh/year. The same flow on a variable-speed pump like a Pentair IntelliFlo or Hayward TriStar VS runs closer to 400-600 kWh/year.
At Arizona's electricity rates (12-15¢/kWh and rising), that's $200-$400/year in savings, which means a $1,200-$1,800 pump pays for itself in 3-6 years and continues saving for the remainder of its 8-12 year service life. Pool service company reasonable disclosure: we sell more variable-speed pumps than single-speed because they're better, not because they're priced higher.
Brands We Install
As a Pentair Certified Dealer, we install Pentair pumps with a 3-year parts-and-labor warranty: IntelliFlo VSF and IntelliFlo3 VSF for full-feature variable-speed, SuperFlo VS for budget variable-speed, and WhisperFlo single-speed for legacy applications. We also install Hayward TriStar VS, MaxFlo VS, and Super Pump models; Jandy ePump, FloPro, and VS PlusHP; Sta-Rite IntelliPro; and select Waterway and Polaris booster pumps for pressure-side cleaner systems.
If you're replacing a Polaris 3900 Sport with a robotic cleaner, that's a separate conversation we're happy to have. If you have a salt system, your new pump should be sized to deliver the flow rate your IntelliChlor, AquaRite, or TruClear cell needs to operate the flow switch (typically 25-30 GPM minimum). We check this before sizing.
What's Included in a Typical Install
A standard pump install includes: removal and disposal of the old pump, supply of the new pump, replacement of inlet and outlet unions if needed (older unions often crack on removal), re-wiring with proper connections and conduit, electrical bonding (required by code), automation integration if applicable, full prime test, leak check, flow verification, and programming of all speeds and schedules on variable-speed units. Most pump installs are completed in a single 2-4 hour visit. Same-week scheduling is typical.
Costs, Warranties, and Same-Week Scheduling
Total install pricing depends on the pump model and how much plumbing or wiring work is needed. Typical residential variable-speed pump installs run $1,400-$2,400 all-in (pump plus labor). Single-speed replacements run $700-$1,100. Premium pumps (IntelliFlo3 VSF, full IntelliFlo XF) for larger pools run higher.
There's no diagnostic fee, no obligation to commit on the first call: we come out, measure your existing plumbing, review your pool's needs, and write you a clear quote. We typically install within 5-7 days of the quote. For repair instead of replacement, see pool pump repair, and for full equipment-pad rework, see pool equipment repair.
What Our Clients Say
“Amazing fast service with great pricing!”
“Amazing job. Responded immediately. Great communication. Have been a customer for over 20 years.”
“I'm grateful for their expertise in automation systems! It gives me real peace of mind knowing my multiple water features and upgraded functions are handled seamlessly. Their deep knowledge of all the systems makes everything completely stress-free. Pool is always sparkling clean and I get a report every week of where my levels are at as well. Couldn't be happier!”
“Switched to Mako Pool Solutions bc I was unhappy with our prior service provider - they overcharged and underperformed. Mako is great - the pool has never been cleaner and they are so thorough, priced very reasonably, and professional. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pool cleaning and/or repair service!”
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