Heat pump water heaters are three times more efficient than conventional electric water heaters and can lower operating costs by 50%. How are they able to do this? How do heat pump waters work? Read on to find out.
At It’s easier to move something than to make something, Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly, akin to a refrigerator working in reverse. Whereas a refrigerator transfers heat from an enclosed box to the surrounding air, a HPWH takes the heat from surrounding indoor air and transfers it into water inside a tank. Heat is transferred from the surrounding indoor air into a hot water tank. Warmed water is then piped to taps throughout the home.
During periods of high hot water demand, when needed, HPWHs switch to standard electric resistance heat (hence they are often referred to as “hybrid” hot water heaters) automatically. HPWH come with control panels that you to select from different operating modes, which include:
Efficiency/Economy – Maximizes energy efficiency and savings by only using the heat pump to heat water
Auto/Hybrid – The default setting is ideal for daily use, providing energy-efficient water heating with sustained heat
Electric/Heater – This high-demand setting is the least energy-efficient, using only the electric element to heat water
Vacation & Timer (not available on all models) – Save on your energy when away from home by placing the unit in “sleep” mode until you return.
Thanks to higher efficiencies, an AeroTherm Heat Pump water heater from Bradford White has an estimated annual operating cost of $115 compared to a typical electric tank’s $419 annual operating costs. That $300 annual savings, plus a $750 rebate from Mass Save, and a 10 year warranty, add up to a quick return on investment for energy-savvy buyers. Request a no-cost quote today. Denommee Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is your local expert resource for Bradford White AeroTherm Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters upgrades, repairs and services near Tyngsboro, MA and Burlington, MA.
The Sponsors of Mass Save® and NH Saves offer instant savings of $750 to residential customers that have a licensed plumber install a qualified heat pump water heater when replacing an existing residential electric, propane, natural gas, or oil water heater. How does it work? The Mass Save and NH Saves sponsors partner with HVAC distributors to reduce the upfront costs of Heat Pump Water Heaters. These savings will be applied directly to your installation invoice if your contractor—like us—has purchased the eligible heat pump water heater from a participating distributor. By reducing the upfront cost, these water heating systems are cost competitive with traditional water heating systems, while being up to three times more efficient.
Denommee Plumbing, Heating & Cooling are your go-to local plumbing experts for installation & service of Bradford White Aerotherm Heat Pump Water Heaters that qualify for instant Mass Save rebates. To learn more, request a quote for a heat pump water heater click here or visiting www.denommeeplumbing.com.
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