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A. O. Smith vs RELIANCE WATER HEATERS heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified A. O. Smith and RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 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 RELIANCE WATER HEATERS model
$234/yr
28 models
Difference over 13 years
$15
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 | RELIANCE WATER HEATERS typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $164 (27) | $167 (12) | 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 (14) | 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 RELIANCE WATER HEATERS models to run
- 10-50-DHPTS 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- 10-50-DHPTA 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
- 10-40-DHPTA 2 series 36 gal · $164/yr
- 10-50-DHPHTCTA 1 series 46 gal · $164/yr
- 10-50-DHPHTNE 1 series 46 gal · $164/yr
Questions
Are A. O. Smith or RELIANCE WATER HEATERS heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
A. O. Smith. The typical (median) A. O. Smith model costs $233 a year in electricity, against $234 for RELIANCE WATER HEATERS, about $15 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 RELIANCE WATER HEATERS heat pump water heater to run?
The RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTS 2 series, at $151 a year (831 kWh).
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