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A. O. Smith vs Richmond heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified A. O. Smith and Richmond 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 Richmond model · cheaper to run
$161/yr
33 models
Difference over 13 years
$927
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 | Richmond typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $164 (27) | $156 (15) | Richmond 10E40-HP5U15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $244 (4) | $196 (10) | Richmond 10E65-HP515 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $238 (30) | $221 (8) | Richmond 10E80-HP515 · $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 Richmond models to run
- 10E40-HP5U15 36 gal · $117/yr
- 10E40-HP120M 36 gal · $142/yr
- 10E40-HP120MS 36 gal · $142/yr
- 10E50-HP515 45 gal · $154/yr
- 10E50-HP5U15 45 gal · $154/yr
Questions
Are A. O. Smith or Richmond heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Richmond. The typical (median) Richmond model costs $161 a year in electricity, against $233 for A. O. Smith, about $927 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 Richmond heat pump water heater to run?
The Richmond 10E40-HP5U15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).