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A. O. Smith vs American heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified A. O. Smith and American heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical A. O. Smith model · cheaper to run
$233/yr
61 models
Typical American model
$235/yr
31 models
Difference over 13 years
$31
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | A. O. Smith typical | American typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $164 (27) | $166 (13) | A. O. Smith HPS10-50H45DV 2 series · $151/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $244 (4) | $244 (2) | A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1**+AXST-66 1** family · $244/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $238 (30) | $251 (16) | A. O. Smith HPS10-66H45DV 2 series · $224/yr |
Cheapest A. O. Smith models to run
- HPS10-50H45DV 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- HPSN10-50H45DV 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- HPTS-50 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- CAHP-50 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
- HPA10-50H45DV 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
Cheapest American models to run
- HPS10250H045DV 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- HPA10250H045DV 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
- HPA10240H045DV 2 series 36 gal · $164/yr
- HPHE10250H045DVCTA-1 series 46 gal · $164/yr
- HPHE10250H045DVDR 1 series 46 gal · $164/yr
Questions
Are A. O. Smith or American heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
A. O. Smith. The typical (median) A. O. Smith model costs $233 a year in electricity, against $235 for American, about $31 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest A. O. Smith heat pump water heater to run?
The A. O. Smith HPS10-50H45DV 2 series, at $151 a year (831 kWh).
What is the cheapest American heat pump water heater to run?
The American HPS10250H045DV 2 series, at $151 a year (831 kWh).