Part two of:  What are the new efficient water heaters on the market today?

Heat Pump Water Heaters.

When is a heat pump water heater a good fit for a home?
Whenever a person or family is stuck with an all electric or all oil home.  Anyone in an electric home, with an electric water heater looking for energy savings, and a product that will last 2 times that of conventional water heaters.  Heat pump water heaters are for anyone that wants the most efficient & environmentally responsible option and currently has a conventional electric water heater, or tankless coil running off the boiler.

How much off my electrical bill will I save with a heat pump water heater?
A heat pump heater replacing a conventional electric water heater will drastically reduce your electric bill.   It costs half of a regular electric water heater to run.  (Most med-large families in areas of higher utility rates can spend $600- $1,000 a year.)  A heat pump will knock that down by about half.

How much off my oil expense will I save with a heat pump water heater?
Replacing a tankless coil off a oil fired boiler with a heat pump water heater will drastically reduce your oil bill.   A heat pump water heater will allow you to shut down the boiler for the entire “non heating” season, saving you hundreds upon hundreds per year.

How difficult is installing a heat pump water heater? If you currently have a electric water heater and the heat pump can go in the exact same place is could be as little as $600-$700 labor.   If you currently have a tankless coil it could be pretty expensive because we need a dedicated 220 amp electrical power line to the unit installed by a licensed electrician.

Ho long do heat pump water heaters last?
Fully integrated heat pump electric water heaters have only been on the market for a couple years so it’s yet to be seen, but they are built much better than conventional heaters so they should last twice as long as conventional water heaters.

What is the warranty on a heat pump water heater?
Most manufactures are offering 10 years warranties.

What the performance of a heat pump water heater?
Depending on the heat setting a heat pump water heater can produce 50% more hot water than a conventional electric heater, because the heat pump has not only a the heat pump but 2 electric heating elements within the tank.

When does it make sense to install a heat pump water heater?
A) They make a lot of sense when they replace a standard electric water heater, because they will save serious money off electric bill.  B)  If you have a tankless coil running off a oil fired boiler a heat pump water heater is a great way to go because it will allow you to shut down the boiler all year during the non heating season, saving you BIG money on oil expenses.  C)  If you have a problem with humidity in your basement, a heat pump has a great benefit of dehumidifying about 700-1,000 square feet around it.  D) If your current electric water heater is dying, or you have a tankless coil it’s time to explore a high efficient, long lasting product like a quality heat pump water heater.

Extra benefit.
All heat pump water heater have the great benefit of dehumidifying about 700-1,000 square feet around it.

Extra installation considerations.
A) You must dispose of the condensate produced by the unit.  It must be drained, or pumped to a drain within the home.  B)  The tanks are very tall in height and because of this they cannot always be installed in the same location of the current electric water heater,  which is why the installation prices can vary quite a bit.  C)  If it’s being installed in a new location a licensed electrician must preform the new electric work.

How do heat pump water heaters work?
They all work by pulling in a lot of surrounding air, separating the warmth, and putting the warmth/heat into the tank of water through heating exchanging tubes within the tank.

Why is a heat pump water heater so efficient?
Moving heat from one place to another is much more efficient that creating it.

How much does a heat pump water heater cost?
They go from $1,200 to $2,200, depending on size and brand.

What do they cost to have installed?
Most plumbers charge from $600 for an easy installation to $1,400 for more difficult installations.

Are any of them a good fit for your home?
Most likely.  The come in different sizes, some tall and narrow, others shorter and wider.

Heat pump size options.
Rheem, Ruud, A.O Smith, and State offer 40 gallon, 50 gallon, 80 gallon sizes, and likely sizes from others from other manufactures.

Most popular Heat Pump water heaters bands and models.

• Rheem  -  HP-50
  
• A.O Smith  -  Voltex
  
• State  -  Premier
  
• GE  -  Geospring
  
• Whilpool  -  hybrid
• Stiebel Eltron -  Accelera 300
• American  -  hybrid

Are all heat pump water heaters the same?
No.  The higher end units are better made, and better designed.   The GE. Geospring and Whirlpool heat pump water heaters for example are the lowest cost heat pumps.  However they do not have removable heat pumps, where as the Rheem/ Ruud does.  That means if you have a heat pump break down with a Geo-spring or Whirlpool the entire unit will have to be removed.  With 2 completely independent water heating systems even if the heat pump goes down the Rheem HP-50 it’’s heat pump can be removed, tank left installed to home, and the electric elements will provide hot water until the new heat pump is installed on top.  This is a very, maybe the most important feature.

A  heat pump water heaters such as the Rheem HP-50 or A.O. Smith Voltex runs about 50% of a standard electric heater and has the incredible extra benefit of Dehumidifying the basement as a by produce of it’s operation.

Where can I find a local knowledgeable high efficiency heat pump water heater installer? If you’re located in Connecticut, New Jersey, Philly, Pittsburgh, New York City, ATL, W-Houston, VA Beach, Maryland you already did.

Give us a call @ 800-524-4280

A Plus Plumber llc.

This site was built for you, our future clients & the greater public.  It’s our mission is to help everyone understand the new efficient water heater options on the market today.  We have collectively installed over 23,000 conventional water heaters, many dozens of tankless, heat pump water heaters, and solar water heater installations.  Attended many training seminars, been to many water heating trade shows,  took nearly all the pictures on the site and wrote most of these articles.   We are a collective of great plumbing companies, started in Connecticut 22 year ago, now in 11 cities including Tri-state, & the greater NYC area.  We would love to help you choose the right water heater for you and your family, and install it professionally for you.   If you’re in our service areas of Connecticut, New York City, White Plains, Jersey, we can personally handle your installation.  If you’re in Pittsburgh, Philly, Maryland, West VA beach, Atalanta, W-Houston, Indiana we might be able to recommend a great plumber near you.  Give us a call today, this site was created & we published these articles to help the general public, and meet new clients like you.
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We provide top quality water heater installations, services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. local 203-376-5208

Looks like our next water heating adventure will be to Australia.  Always wanted to visit and now we have a reason to go.   To see  the Quantum Heat Pump – Solar water hating system by Enviro Friendly Products in action.   If you haven’t guessed by now we are pretty crazy about water heaters here and naturally a heat pump water heater being combined with a solar water heating system is going to be mentioned on waterheatinginfo.com.  Both systems have been around for a long time and we’ve been patiently waiting for a company to offer it as a complete package.  Looks like this Australia based company is the front runner.  The combination produces a massive amount of extremely inexpensive hot water for homes and small businesses where ever these systems are sold.   WaterHeatingInfo.com Staff is currently trying to find out more about this company, where the unites are sold,  how far they ship, discounts for multiple units etc.  The offical website is a bit dated and they don’t list any emails.  (Not everyone uses MS outlook)

http://www.enviro-friendly.com/quantum-heat-pump-water-heater

Quantum Heat Pump

Solar Hot Water System

Solar Hot Water System

Quantum Heat Pump Hot Water Systems are an Australian invention that has been on the market for 20 years. They are simply one of the most efficient and economical water heaters available, and the cheapest solar hot water system to install. What does this mean for you?

Save Money. You’ll save up to $400 a year on energy, compared with a standard electric system.

24/7 Operation. Quantum works 24 hours a day, extracting heat from the ambient air, so you’ll always have lots of hot water.

Cold is no problem. The Quantum Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System is designed in Australia to keep working, and keep producing hot water, even when the temperature drops to -10°C.

Easy Installation. Your Quantum is a breeze to connect. There’s nothing to go on the roof. If you’re replacing an existing electric hot water system, the connections are the same.

Reduce Greenhouse Emissions. Compared with a standard electric hot water system, the Quantum Solar Water Heater will save 4 tonnes or more of greenhouse gas emissions from your home.

Receive Government Subsidies. Both the Federal Govenment of Australia, and many State Governments, recognise the efficiency of the Quantum Heat Pump Water Heater, and provide rebates to support your purchase. Basically, if it’s a new installation, or replacing an electric system, you’re in business. Australia-wide, the Federal Government REC’s (Renewable Energy Certificates) will subsidise your purchase. The amount varies with area, but in the ACT (Canberra), the REC’s are currently (01/10/09) worth around $650*. In some State jurisdictions, there is a further subsidy available.

So how does the Quantum heat pump water heater operate? Fortunately, it’s not rocket science. The principle is the same as the one that powers your refrigerator, air conditioner, or reverse cycle air conditioner (also known as a heat pump). Heat is collected from one space, and released into another. In the case of your refrigerator, the heat inside the fridge is collected, and moved into the kitchen. In the case of your air conditioner, the heat is extracted from your room, and pumped to the outside of your home. When your reverse-cycle air conditioner is working in winter, it is extracting the heat from the ambient air outside, and pumping it into the house.

That’s what the Quantum heat pump water heater does. It takes the heat from the ambient air, and uses it to heat your hot water. Here’s the counter-intuitive part. Even below freezing, there’s still plenty of heat available. You actually have to go down to minus 273.15C to reach absolute zero, where there is no heat. The advanced design and refrigerant used in the Quantum, means it happily keeps producing economical hot water for you, all the way down to at least -10C. And it doesn’t stop when the sun goes down- it will work 24/7 to save you money.

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Rheem HP50

What is a Heat Pump water heater a good replacement for?

What are all the benefits of using a heat pump water heater?
What is a high efficiency replacement for an oil fired water heater?
What is a high efficiency replacement for an electric water heater?
When should plumbers try to sell a heat pump water heater?
Have you spend a couple hours researching heat pump water heater and had just about enough you can handle?
Let us break it down for you.

AO Smith Voltex

Is a Heat Pump water heater right for your home?
A heat pump hybrid electric water heater is a good idea for anyone that currently uses a standard electric water heater or oil fired water heater.   For those of us suck with oil burning products or high electric rates a heat pump water heater makes a lot of sense.   Electric Tankless water heaters is another higher efficiency replacement idea, but electric tankless water heaters are only good for small hot water demand homes.   A natural or propane gas tankless water heater is another great way to go but not everyone has access to natural gas or propane service.  A heat pump water heater is definitely worth considering if you have a “normal” electric heater or an oil water heater because the ROI is fast and there are many direct and indirect benefits of heat pump water heaters.  After you read this you should talk it over with a qualified plumber that knows heat pump water heaters like we do.

Oil Fired to –> Heat Pump Electric.   (The Obvious and additional benefits.)
If you currently have a old Oil Fired water heater, or Tankless Coil working off an oil fired boiler the heat pump water heater is a great direction to look.  By not using oil for heating your homes domestic water you have a few great benefits.   By NOT Using Oil to heat your water the following benefits will happen.

• The air quality in your home will improve.
• Your home will become less humid.  (the unit dehumidifies roughly 700-1,000 square feet of area)
• The chimney lasts longer   (by not putting any exhaust in it)
• You will make a huge leap forward being environmentally minded.  (This unit will prevent thousands of pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere every year)
• You will save a ton of money on water heating expenses.    (Enough for a mini vacation every other year)
  • ***Keep in mind you will need a new electric line ran to the heat pump back to the electric service panel.  Not all homes will have enough space in the service panels, or enough power to the home.  If you live in a older home with anything less than 200 amps service you might need a service upgrade, which would be cost prohibitive.  Secondly some heat pump water heaters are very tall and can not fit in all homes.  Always consult with a professional plumber in person so he or she can look at the over all installation site and electrical service panel before getting your heart set on a heat pump water heater.

Standard Electric –> Heat Pump Electric. (The Obvious and additional benefits.)

Whirlpool hybrid

If you have a Standard Tank Type Electric water heater it’s time to look in a more efficient direction as well.   If you live in a area with higher electric rates and have a medium to large family you might well be spending around $1,000 a year in domestic water heating expenses.  Installing a Heat Pump water heater is a usually a great replacement idea for a standard electric water heater because the electrical is the same as the current electric water heater, so no major electrical work is needed to the service panel.

• You will make a huge leap forward being environmentally minded.   (uses half the energy, and lasts longer than standard units) 
• You will save a ton of money on water heating expenses. (This unit uses half the energy of standard electric water heaters)
• Better warranty.  These unit comes with a 10 year warranties.  (standard electric & oil fired heaters come w 6 year warranties)
• Your home will become less humid.  (unit dehumidifies roughly 700-1,000 square feet of area)
• Made better.   (High density anode rods, long lasting elements.)
• More hot water.   (The heat pump water heater creates at least 30% more hot water per hour than standard electric water heaters)

***Keep in mind Most heat pump water heaters are very tall and cannot fit in all homes, or the same locations as the current tank is.
Always meet with a professional plumber in person so he or she can look at the installation site before getting your heart set on a heat pump water heater

Heat Pump water heater manufacturers & brand names:

GE Geospring

• Rheem  -  HP-50
  
• A.O Smith  -  Voltex
  
• State  -  Premier
  
• GE  -  Geospring
  
• Whilpool  -  hybrid
• Stiebel Eltron -  Accelera 300
• American  -  hybrid

What’s the performance of the the heat pump water heater in colder environments like the North East?
Even tho the ideal conditions (warm air) is not what Connecticut has to offer during the winter, the HP50 still reduced our clients water heater bill by $100 dollars on the very 1st electric bill after the HP50 Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater was installed.   $100 dollars a month, and the savings will be much greater as the ambient air temperature increases in the spring, summer, and even the fall months. Read about that HP50 installation here.

Connecticut residents give us a call to repair or replace you next Heat Pump water heater. We specialize in the repair and installations of electric hybrid heat pump water heaters for all of New Haven & Fairfield Connecticut.

If you need a great plumber in Connecticut, or a free estimate to fix or replace your current water heater.
Give us a call today.

Main office  – 24 hour emergency water heater repair or replacement services.

(800) 524-4280

E-mail    mr.waterheaters@yahoo.com

Bruce Somers plumbing llc provides services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. 800-524-4280

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Accelera® 300 Heat Pump Water Heater.    Now Energy Star Certified

Stiebel Eltron is proud to introduce our new Accelera® 300 heat pump water heater. Based on our proven heat pump technology, the Accelera® 300 redefines what a water heater is capable of – and what savings can really mean !

The Accelera® 300 can extract up to 80% of its energy requirements from the air around it. It works like an air conditioner, except that it transfers heat to the water, rather than dumping it outside. Just like an air conditioner, it also cools the air around it and acts like a dehumidifier at the same time. Hot water for pennies on the dollar and so much more !

Stiebel Eltron has been innovating water heating for over 80 years. The Accelera® 300 builds on this tradition and demonstrates Stiebel Eltron’s long standing commitment to creating products that use less energy and offer higher levels of comfort.

›› Ready to learn more ?

Not only that, but the Accelera® 300 has the most capacity, the highest energy factor, the least powerful backup heating element, yet the highest first hour rating! 30 plus years of heat pump experience place Stiebel Eltron ahead of the curve.

›› Click here to go to the heat pump water heater section of Energy Star’s website and get all the data!

Ready to learn more ? Visit the Accelera® 300’s official page here—>   http://www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com/accelera.html
›› Product Page

• Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Spec Sheet
• Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Instruction Guide
• Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Brochure
• Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Warranty

The beauty of heat pump water heating technology is that the amount of electrical energy needed to create hot water is greatly reduced compared to a conventional electric tank type water heater. The Accelera’s compressor and fan consume only 1kWh of electricity to generate the heat equivalent of 3 – 5kWh. The efficiency of the unit goes up with increasing ambient air temperatures. This ground breaking efficiency redefines what a water heater is capable of.

The Accelera® 300 can extract up to 80% of its energy requirements from the energy in the air around it.

In a warm climate, the unit can either be placed in the garage where it takes heat from the ambient air, or inside the house, where it helps with the air conditioning load. In a cooler climate, the unit is typically placed in the basement where it also acts as a dehumidifier. You get hot water at a discount and a dry basement as well.

If the heat pump that is built into the unit alone cannot keep up with the hot water demand then an electric backup element with 1.7 kW loading will automatically activate.

Heat pumps have been around for decades, but a heat pump water heater is a new concept. The Accelera® 300 works like an air conditioner but instead of dumping the heat outdoors, it puts it into the water.

The heat pump system contains a fan that forces air through an evaporator (1). The evaporator contains a liquid refrigerant. This refrigerant evaporates and extracts heat from the ambient air.

The refrigerant then passes through the condenser (3), which in this case is wrapped around the water tank. The hot refrigerant loses its heat which goes into the DHW.

The now warm gaseous refrigerant is then compressed (2) by the compressor which is driven by an electric motor. As it goes through the compressor the pressure and temperature rises. The refrigerant turns back into a liquid which is now hot.

The now cooler refrigerant then passes through an expansion valve (4), where it goes back into a gaseous state and the process begins anew.

›› Technical data ›› Accelera® 300 on Energy Star’s website ›› Tax credit form info

›› Brochure ›› Installation manual ›› Submittal sheet

			The Accelera® 300 is tested and certified by WQA against ORD0902 for “lead free” compliance.

Looking for a local heat pump installer?

Call us. 800-524-4280

Our water heater installation team has grown to 8 states!

Our Home State of Connecticut,  Ocean county New Jersey,   MD/DC,  West Houston,  Atlanta,  S Philly,  Detroit,  Indiana.

If you are a quality plumber and can prove it,  join our installation team.  We’re looking to expand nation wide over the next 5 years.

Every water heater manufacture now offers a Heat Pump version of the electric water heater.
State also has heat pump water heater they call The Premier, hybrid heat pump water heater.

Premier^® Hybrid Electric Hot Water Heater.

More Efficiency Water Heating Means More Savings.

The State Premier® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater is a new advanced hybrid electric design integrates heat pump technology to produce a product that is twice as efficient as a standard electric water heater. It’s the most versatile and energy-efficient option for homeowners looking for cost savings and performance.

Premier® Hybrid Electric Savings Calculator
Click here to calculate how much you can save on water heating costs with the Premier® Hybrid Electric.

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Take a look at the video produced by State on the official website.
http://www.statewaterheaters.com/prod/residential/res_hybrid_elec_premier.html

What’s the performance of the the heat pump water heater in colder environments like the North East?
Even tho the ideal conditions (warm air) is not what Connecticut has to offer during the winter, the HP50 still reduced our clients water heater bill by $100 dollars on the very 1st electric bill after the HP50 Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater was installed.   $100 dollars a month, and the savings will be much greater as the ambient air temperature increases in the spring, summer, and even the fall months. Read about that HP50 installation here.

Connecticut residents give us a call to repair or replace you next Heat Pump water heater. We specialize in the repair and installations of electric hybrid heat pump water heaters for all of New Haven & Fairfield Connecticut.

If you need a great plumber in Connecticut, or a free estimate to fix or replace your current water heater.
Give us a call today.

Main office  – 24 hour emergency water heater repair or replacement services.

(800) 524-4280

E-mail    mr.waterheaters@yahoo.com

Bruce Somers plumbing llc provides services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. 800-524-4280

WaterHeatingInfo.com is a CT based company owned by licensed plumbers.

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US Geothermal Heat Pump Shipments to Double by 2017

Shipments of geothermal heat pumps in the US are expected to reach 326,000 units by 2017, according to Pike Research.

According to a new report from cleantech market intelligence firm Pike Research, Geothermal Heat Pumps and Direct Use, annual unit shipments of geothermal heat pumps in the US will double from just under 150,000 in 2011 to over 326,000 units by 2017.

Renewable Energy Focus USA – US Geothermal Heat Pump Shipments to Double.

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If you need a Geothermal storage tank repaired or replaced in CT we’re the company for you.
We repair and install direct storage and indirect storage tanks throughout Connecticut.
Both Solar and Geothermal require large hot water storage tanks to store hot water throughout the day and night.
Geothermal heating systems usually have large super insulated Indirect Storage Tanks at least 80 to 100 gallon tanks in size.   120 gallon storage tanks are also common for larger homes.  Got a problem?  Give us a call.

Connecticut residents give us a call to repair or replace you next Heat Pump water heater’s storage tank. We specialize in the repair and installations of all storage tanks associated with heat pump systems for all of New Haven & Fairfield Connecticut.

If you need a great plumber in Connecticut, or a free estimate to fix or replace your current water heater.
Give us a call today.

Main office  – 24 hour emergency water heater repair or replacement services.

(800) 524-4280

E-mail    mr.waterheaters@yahoo.com

Bruce Somers plumbing llc provides services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. 800-524-4280

WaterHeatingInfo.com is a CT based company owned by licensed plumbers.

Well it happened.  Whirlpool is too manufacturing a Heat Pump water heater, the most efficient type of electric water heater in the water heating market.  The whirlpool heat pump water heater is carried at the Lowes home improvement stores.  Which means you can get on on a Saturday and Sunday.

All the other companies have heat pump water heaters such as;  Rheem, A.O Smith, State, and G.E. so now does Whirpool, offered in two versions, a 60 gallon model and an 80 gallon model.

All heat pump water heaters work the same way, by removing warm air from the surrounding area and putting it into the tank.  Moving heat from one place to another is more than twice as efficient as creating heat with electric heating elements.
Heat pump water heaters can work in temps as cool as 45 degrees, but obliviously the warmer the surrounding are is the more efficient the system works.
All heat pump water heater have another great benefit because they act as huge dehumidifiers.  As they remove the heat from the room they also remove the humidity, turn in to water for it to go into a near by drain.  The condensate water can also be pumped into a drain, laundry drain, sum pump, or slop sink with an additional condensate pump.

All heat pump water heaters are installed nearly the same way, but different local building codes will determine if a expansion tank and pressure reducing valve is needed. (as the pic to the right shows)  In the North East we do not need expansion tanks and pressure reducing valves on our water heater installations, but in places like Atlanta the local building codes do require expansion tanks and PRV valves.  Always ask a local plumber or call your towns building department to find out.

We have not yet installed a Whirlpool hybrid electric heat pump, but we have installed the heat pump water heaters by Rheem and GE.  Read more about the heat pump water heater installation process here.

Replacement ideas: If you have a oil fired, tankless coil, anything burning oil, or a standard electric water heater read this article and learn why the heat pump water heater is a great replacement idea for your current energy sucking monster!
If this is you take a look at this article and lean about the many benefits and some considerations that need to be made before getting your heart set on a heat pump water heater.

Why spend hours on the computer doing research?  We have the hybrid electric heat pump water heater down to a science.
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Check out the link to the Lowes heat pump page here.

What does the Lowes heat pump water heater cost?
Lowes is charging …

$1,643.98 for the 60 gallon model. Item #: 89263 |  Model #:HPE2K60HD045V

2,024.45. for the 80 gallon model. Item #: 89263 |  Model #:HPE2K80HD045V

Description

60-Gallon Tall Heat Pump Water Heater

• Utilizes the most advanced and efficient technology in electric water heating
• Less than half the cost to operate compared to a standard electric model (average of $540 versus $201 for the Heat Pump water heater)
• ENERGY STAR® Qualified
• Advance control provides three modes of operation (High Efficiency, Hybrid, and Conventional Electric)
• Installation is simple with a similar footprint to conventional electric models, with condensation drain
  

  Specifications.

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What’s the performance of the the heat pump water heater in colder environments like the North East?
Even tho the ideal conditions (warm air) is not what Connecticut has to offer during the winter, the HP50 still reduced our clients water heater bill by $100 dollars on the very 1st electric bill after the HP50 Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater was installed.   $100 dollars a month, and the savings will be much greater as the ambient air temperature increases in the spring, summer, and even the fall months. Read about that HP50 installation here.

Connecticut residents give us a call to repair or replace you next Heat Pump water heater. We specialize in the repair and installations of electric hybrid heat pump water heaters for all of New Haven & Fairfield Connecticut.

If you need a great plumber in Connecticut, or a free estimate to fix or replace your current water heater.
Give us a call today.

Main office  – 24 hour emergency water heater repair or replacement services.

(800) 524-4280

E-mail    mr.waterheaters@yahoo.com

Bruce Somers plumbing llc provides services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. 800-524-4280

WaterHeatingInfo.com is a CT based company owned by licensed plumbers.

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Benefits of a heat pump water heater-

Electric Utilities:  The new fully integrated heat pump is the only electric water heater that is Energy Star rated. It also qualifies for federal tax credits.  It has the highest energy factor of any tank-type water heating product and reduces the load on electric utilities.  With additional utility incentives and federal tax credits, it is an affordable investment for homeowners with a payback of less than three years.

Homeowner benefits:  The  heat pump water heater has over twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters. If your annual energy cost for hot water is $1,100 you can save as much as $632 per year.  The user- friendly touch pad allows homeowners to select the water temperature range and choose the highest efficiency setting for their hot water demands.  Heat pump water heaters are Energy Star rated and qualifies for federal tax credits through December 2011.  Additional state and local incentives/ rebates are also be available.

Contractors benefits:  The A.O smith heat pump water heater was designed for easy installation. It installs much like a standard electric water heaters, with the same familiar connections. It’s narrow 24.5″ diameter helps the contractor place the unit in the right area for highest energy efficiency.

Builders Benefits:  Builder are always looking for products that will set their homes apart form the competition.  The heat pump water heater offers the highest energy factor of any water heater and will reduce their home owner’s overall cost of ownership. The heat pump water heater’s distaste look and it’s energy performance will attract the interests of today’s savvy consumers.

—–  THE REAL DEAL SAVINGS!!!!!!!

* This water heater did qualify for the energy efficient building property federal tax credit of up to 1,500 unfortunately it has expired.  There are many additional state and local utility incentives may also be available.  Please consult with your tax adviser for eligibility requirements and amount of tax credits.

Why spend hours on the computer doing research?  We have this down to a science.
Invite us over for a free estimate today.

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To schedule an appointment to have one installed in your home or business call us today.

or write us at   mr.waterheaters@yahoo.com

WaterHeatingInfo.com is a CT based company owned by licensed plumbers.

We provide top quality water heater installations, services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today

The 1st HP-50 Heat Pump installation in America. The untold story-told.

For this installation in this article (below) we installed the HP50 in Westport Connecticut in January of 2010.
Our clients had us remove an 50 gallon electric water heater, and install the Rheem HP50.

What’s the performance of the the heat pump water heater in colder environments like the North East?
Even tho the ideal conditions (warm air) is not what Connecticut has to offer during the winter, the HP50 still reduced our clients water heater bill by $100 dollars on the very 1st electric bill after the HP50 Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater was installed.   $100 dollars a month, and the savings will be much greater as the ambient air temperature increases in the spring, summer, and even the fall months.

Connecticut residents give us a call to repair or replace you next Heat Pump water heater. We specialize in the repair and installations of the Rheem HP-50, and the GE Geo Spring heat pump water heater for all of New Haven & Fairfield Connecticut.

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If you need a great plumber in Connecticut, or a free estimate to fix or replace your current water heater.
Give us a call today.

Main office  – 24 hour emergency water heater repair or replacement services.

(800) 524-4280

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Ok, so we didn’t install the first HP-50 in America, but we did install the first HP-50 heat pump water heater in Connecticut and quite possibly all of New England. WaterHeatingInfo.com & Bruce Somers Plumbing, together, installed the first HP-50 heat pump in Connecticut on Saturday, Jan/23/2010. This blog will post in detail the installation process with pictures.

HP-50

Other than prices and brief descriptions about HP-50’s, there is not much “real” information about them and nothing like this on the web today. Waterheatinginfo.com is owned, run, and written by real plumbers. So, here is the inside scoop to the newest, most talked about, water heater on the market today . The Rheem HP-50 heat pump water heater.
Two days earlier, we went to pick up the HP-50 from Bender plumbing supply in New Haven, CT. Now, normally picking up a water heater wouldn’t be something worth talking about, but the HP-50 was different. The HP-50 is the first water heater of its kind. The HP-50 is also one of the most efficient water heaters in the world today, by being the first water heater with an integrated heat pump fixed to it. (I wrote a story about the HP-50 about 3 months ago when I first found out about this new, super efficient, electric water heater. To find out how it works read this story.
We went to pick up the HP-50 two days prior to installations, at Bender plumber supply, just to make sure everything was fine. Since this would be the first HP-50 installation in Connecticut, we especially wanted to make sure everything went smoothly.

HP-50 pics

In the first picture, you can see Justin in the fork lift bringing the HP-50 to the truck. You can also see Scott Shore, who is one of our main contacts at Bender, out of his office and next to Bruce’s truck so he could see the first HP-50 being sold. We got a bunch of congrats from the sales and counter guys, as well as being the first company to install one. You can see Jay standing next to the HP-50 in the middle picture. New in the box, the HP-50 is very tall at around 80 inch/6.5 feet tall. Bruce Somers, in the 3rd picture, was making room in his truck so we could pick it up. However, this heater was to tall to fit in his truck and since the HP-50 has sensitive refrigeration mechanisms built into, we did not feel comfortable lying it on its back, as would be fine with traditional water heaters, until we spoke to Rheem factory representatives. This was not a problem as our supplier, Bender plumbing in New Haven, CT, provides free delivery, as many suppliers do for their regular contractor customers, which we are. We set the delivery time on the schedule and had the HP-50 brought back in the supply house.
Saturday comes along and the man from Benders delivers the HP-50 right on time, nine o’clock in the morning, on the dot. So then we’re set to install the first Rheem HP-50 in Connecticut for our new client, Mike from Fairfield County, CT.

HP-50 in box

Installing the HP-50 is pretty straight forward and very similar to installing a traditional electric water heater, but with a few differences.
1. It’s tall, at 75 inches high, plus needs another 12 inches of makeup air space above it. Basically, you’ll need at least a 7.5-8 feet of total height, from the basement floor to the ceiling, to meet the proper installation requirements. The location of the old electric water heater, during our installation, didn’t have enough height for the new HP-50. The result, was that we had to install the HP-50 on the other side of the client’s basement.

2. It condensates.  The heat pump produces some condensation water that needs to go somewhere.  That must be taken into consideration before the installation process.

HP-50 condensation lines

For our installation, we had to move the old water heater location to the other side of the basement, for two important installation reasons. The first, to get the height we needed, and second, for condensation. On deliberation, we put it right next to a sump pump that was in the basement, which was the best place in our case.
You will need to consider the condensation water for the HP-50 before the installation. Most basements will have something usable nearby; a sump pump, floor drain, slop sink, laundry waste line, or if there’s nothing nearby (close enough were gravity can take the water where it needs to go), you can get a condensation pump to pump the water “up & over” to the nearest drain.

HP-50 water lines

Another thing that makes the HP-50 different than other water heaters, is the cold water feed and hot water supply lines that are on the side of the tank, like an indirect water heater. The reason is, the heat pump fan is on top of the HP-50 where the water lines would normally be, the result of this = the lines are on the side. The other reason is the HP-50 is very tall. Its actually a good thing the water heater feeds cold and hot water lines on the side of the tank, due to the fact that a ladder isn’t necessary for the installation process.
If your lucky, you won’t have to do any modifications with your HP-50 installation. Although, if a few are necessary, as there was with our installation, any extra fees like we encountered (electrician to run the eclectic line to the new installation location), the return on investment makes everything still worth it. The HP-50 is so efficient, that in the right conditions, it uses less than half the energy as that of normal electric water heaters.  With the 30%  Federal tax credit this heater is very affordable. It’s almost crazy not to make the investment for this water heater if you live in a state with high electric rates such as CT, CA, NJ, NY, . It comes with a ten year warranty, which is longer than the industry standard 6 year warranty.

HP-50 temp pad

In energy saver mode, the heat pump does all the work, at this time the water heaters heat pump does make some noise, but it’s not to loud. I’d say the HP-50, when operating on energy saver mode, is about as loud as a large freezer, something a bit louder than the refrigerator in your home. The sound is a hum, just like a commercial grade freezer would make.
***Note: The HP-50 will not start heating water in the energy saver mode for 45 minutes after a new installation. We found that out the hard way as we stood around the heater wondering what was wrong, because we couldn’t hear the fan on the heat pump kick on. We knew that we installed it correctly, so we waited and tried to call the factory reps, but 45 minutes after the installation, the HP-50 just kicks on by itself. We weren’t sure what to make of it at the time, but the next day an HP-50 rep told us that a 45 minute delay is normal. Surprisingly, we didn’t see this information in the installation manual, possibly because it’s so new that it was left out by mistake.

Prices for the HP-50 varies greatly in different areas of the county. The rock bottom price for the HP-50 is around $1,500. This is the rock bottom, lowest level, discount pricing from a large plumbing supply store with the top level contractor discounts. If you’re just a normal home owner walking in a plumbing store, don’t be surprised to see prices as high as $2,550. These water heaters are extremely rare; plumbing stores don’t even have them in stock. WaterHeaterInfo.com /A Plus Plumbing is one of a few companies getting these heaters at reasonable prices.

HP-50 Top cover off

Buyer’s warning and advice for Heat Pump water heaters.

DO NOT BUY a HP-50 online from some shady discount plumbing website.  Most of them are nothing more than useless middle men with fancy websites and fake testimonies!   Those kinds of sites are fine for buying T-shirts, books, and other small ticket ideas, but HP-50’s are very expensive, and sensitive because the entire thing is filled with brand spanking new technology.  So don’t take the chance with a company you don’t know or looks too good to be true.  I don’t think you should take the chance on buying one of these expensive HP-50 water heaters that could have been mishandled.  Saving a couple hundred bucks is a great idea,  but if it gets damaged in any way you are going to be out a hole lot of money, because these heaters are not easily replaceable!  And online companies are are horrible at covering warranties!   Also if the heat pump water heater is damaged you will not know it’s not working until after you have it installed.  (So most likely you will not have hot water for many days until you can get a new one)  Also Heat Pump water heaters are very hard to transport.  The box is about 6 feet 4 inches tall at least, and you can NOT lay heat pump water heaters down in the back of a truck!  They must stay up right because they have sensitive parts inside the heat pump.  Buying them from quality plumbing supply companies in your area should offer you free delivery, delivery at next to no charge.

Hopefully this was helpful. If you have any questions about the HP-50 just ask away, we’re always glad to answer any of your questions. If you would like more information about the new Rheem HP-50 electric heat pump hot water heater from Rheem’s official HP-50 website, just click this link.

On behalf of the entire WaterHeatingInfo.com team, thanks for reading.
If you’re interested in having a HP-50 for yourself, go to the contact page and see if we can help you find a trusted installer near you. If you’re in the Fairfield or New Haven county in Connecticut, you’re in luck, because Bruce or I will be over in person in about hour or two.

Bruce Somers plumbing llc provides services, free estimates, installations and repairs on all Rheem, Ruud, Bradford white, State, and A.O. Smith electric, gas, propane, Bock, Thermaflow/Everhot oil fired hot water heaters, Navien, Rheem, Noritz, and Takagi tankless water heaters, Ruud, Bock, and lochinvar oil fired water heaters, SuperStor storage tanks, Peerless, Laars, and Crown tankless coils, and repairs on all hot water heater throughout the state of Connecticut including Bridgeport, CT- Bristol, CT- Cheshire, CT- Danbury,CT- Derby,CT- East Hartford,CT- East Haven,CT- Enfield,CT- Fairfield,CT- Hamden,CT- Hartford,CT- Meriden,CT- Orange,CT- Middletown,CT- Milford,CT- New Britain,CT- New Haven,CT- New London,CT- Norwalk,CT- East Norwalk,CT- Norwich,CT- Putnam,CT- Shelton,CT- Southington,CT- Stamford,CT- Stratford,CT- Southport,CT- Torrington,CT- Wallingford,CT- Watertown,CT- West Hartford,CT- West Haven,CT- Westport,CT- Wethersfield,CT- all shore areas, and surrounding Connecticut areas. Contact us today for a professional plumbing experience and a free estimate today. 800-524-4280