VIVOHOME 1.5 HP Variable Speed VH1736
#6 in Above-GroundFull review
A cheap scheduled multi-speed pump for above-ground pools, though true variable-speed models use much less power.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
2.3/5
A simple two-speed upgrade for above-ground pools from a major brand, best for owners who want a familiar pump and will switch speeds themselves.
- 1 HPRated power
- 5.7WEF
- 28% aboveAbove ENERGY STAR minimum
- 115 VVoltage
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$629
Price checked October 27, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Two speeds let the pump filter on low most of the day for a fraction of single-speed power
- Button converts the discharge between horizontal and vertical, so it fits most above-ground filters
- Very large strainer basket for leafy yards
Cons
- Rated far less efficient (WEF 5.7) than variable-speed above-ground pumps
- No timer: you switch speeds by hand or with an external timer
- Only 1 year parts warranty when bought online
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its pool type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | W3SP15932S / SP15932S |
|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | |
| Pump type | Above-ground (non-self-priming) |
| Motor | Two speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 1 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 0.5 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 5.7 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 4.5 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | No |
| Pump | |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Pipe size | 1.5 in |
| Controls | |
| Built-in schedule | No |
| Freeze protection | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Hayward 2026 Expert Line above-ground terms: 2 years parts (3 years extended), no labor. The W3 (Open Line) version sold online gets 1 year parts only. |
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