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A. O. Smith vs Friedrich heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified A. O. Smith and Friedrich heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical A. O. Smith model
$233/yr
61 models
Typical Friedrich model · cheaper to run
$166/yr
28 models
Difference over 13 years
$861
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 | Friedrich typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $164 (27) | $158 (14) | Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $244 (4) | $177 (7) | Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD400-15 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $238 (30) | $237 (7) | Friedrich PROH80 T2 FD400-15 · $158/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 Friedrich models to run
- PROH40 T2 FD400-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROH40 T0 FD120-M 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROH40 T0 FD120-MSO 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROH50 T2 FD400-15 45 gal · $154/yr
- PROH50 T2 FD400-Z30 45 gal · $154/yr
Questions
Are A. O. Smith or Friedrich heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Friedrich. The typical (median) Friedrich model costs $166 a year in electricity, against $233 for A. O. Smith, about $861 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 Friedrich heat pump water heater to run?
The Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).