In recent years, homeowners have begun to prioritize energy efficiency when upgrading or replacing household appliances. When it comes to water heating, this often means choosing a heat pump water heater— although that name might change, depending on where you’re looking.
Depending on the brand or retailer, heat pump water heaters can be referred to as:
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Electric Hybrid Water Heaters
- Electric Water Heaters With Hybrid Heat Pumps
- Hybrid High Efficiency Smart Tank Electric Water Heaters
- High-Efficiency Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters
- Smart Electric Water Heaters
- Hybrid Electric Water Heaters
- Super-Efficient Water Heaters
With all these names, things can get confusing, so here are some things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for a new water heater:
- All the water heaters above have a heat pump that uses electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly.
- Hybrid refers to the water heater’s ability to use heat pump technology or a conventional electric element in order to heat the water in the tank. Unlike a hybrid car, this doesn’t mean it can run on gas or electricity — but it does mean better efficiency.
- That being said, not all heat pump water heaters are hybrids. Some models do not have backup electric elements to heat the water; this helps with energy efficiency, but can be a liability when there’s high demand in the household for hot water.
- Whether it’s a hybrid or a pure heat pump water heater, it will run on electricity, making it a good choice for replacing a conventional electric tank.
- Regardless of the brand or model name, heat pump water heaters come with 10-year warranties — as opposed to 6 years for standard water heaters.
- As long as it has a heat pump, it’s eligible for a utility rebate.
No matter what you call it, you can be sure that a heat pump water heater will deliver reliable hot water while using less energy.
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