Electric Heat Pump Water Heater

Discover how hybrid electric heat pump water heaters work and how they help you save energy and money.

Electric heat pump water heater.

To understand the concept of heat pumps imagine a refrigerator working in reverse. How it works heat pump water heaters hpwhs it s generally easier to move something than to make something. Putting that principle to use hpwhs use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly. Therefore they can be two to three times more energy efficient than conventional electric resistance water heaters.

To move the heat heat pumps work like a refrigerator in reverse. Engineered to utilize your home s electricity along with heat pump technology the a. At lowe s a 50 gallon heat pump water heater goes for around 1 100 while its older conventional cousin the electric water heater can be purchased for closer to 300. If electric is your only option an energy star certified heat pump water heater uses half the energy of a standard model and can save a family of four up to 3 750 over its lifetime by heating water using highly efficient heat pump technology.

Smith voltex hybrid electric heat pump water heater more than lives up to its impressive reputation. Heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly. Smith line of hybrid heat pumps provide up to a 3 45 uniform energy factor uef rating which conserves energy and is energy star qualified. Hybrid electric heat pump tank water heaters are built to be the most efficient tank water heater on the market.

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.