Buying New Pump - Need Advice on Brand / Size etc.

[Gwendolyn]

Hi! We have a 6 year old, 27 foot round Vogue pool and it is approx. 18,000 gallons. The pump that died was a Hayward 1.5 hp. It has a 18 inch sand filter that holds 150 pounds. We live in Georgia where it is hot and humid. We need a new pump and maybe a filter too. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best pump and best size pump and filter to get for this pool? Should we replace both at the same time? The pool store has mentioned Hayward and Dynamo Pumps. I know our power bill in the past has been outrageous, so I want to get the most economical too. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me.

Gwen