Rheem Prestige Series Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater 50 Gallon

Tank capacities here include 50 65 and 80 gallons.

Rheem prestige series hybrid heat pump water heater 50 gallon.

The rheem prestige hybrid water heater is simply the most efficient water heater available. We have continued to innovate in the category adding a touch screen control developing the most efficient water heater on earth and finding new ways to save you money. Medium 12 year 5500 5500 watt smart electric water heater with leak detection and auto shutoff. Its efficiency factor ef of 3 50 is unequaled by any other water heater on the market.

8 based on comparison of a 50 gallon rheem hybrid and a standard electric tank with minimum efficiency. Smart rheem performance platinum 50 gal. We installed this 50 gallon rheem water heater six months ago and are extremely pleased. Hybrid electric water heaters we were proud to introduce the first hybrid electric heat pump water heater to the market in 2009 but we didn t stop there.

It s also taller than the rheem coming in at 63 inches high. In addition this unit has a 3 24 uef rating which makes it energy efficient but not nearly as efficient as the rheem. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. Plus it s a great value with a 10 year warranty and 1 year in home labor warranty.

This efficiency translates to as much as 5 000 in energy cost savings for its lifetime compared to a standard electric water heater. Hybrid electric water heaters feature wi fi connectivity required econet wi fi kit sold separately for important mobile alerts like water leak detection for potential added savings. Rheem hybrid heat pump water heaters hybrid heat pump water heaters collect heat from the surrounding air using a compressor refrigerant and coil and use it to heat cold water through electric coils. Testing under a vacuum lock using 50 gallon tank no expansion tank average tank pressure of 40 psi assuming no additional faucets are opened.

The a o smith voltex hybrid electric water heater is a 50 gallon water heater that is slightly higher in price compared to the rheem model. Rheem proterra 50 gal. The heater s recovery is quick and provides continuous hot water. Rheem hybrid electric water heater features heat pump technology the rheem hybrid electric water heater features heat pump technology that makes it over twice as efficient as standard electric water heaters.

We looked into a regular electric water heater which costs about half the price of this heat pump water heater but my experience with running heating elements on my failing solar unit made it clear that the elements run up a high energy bill.