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American vs Richmond heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified American and Richmond heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical American model
$235/yr
31 models
Typical Richmond model · cheaper to run
$161/yr
33 models
Difference over 13 years
$958
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | American typical | Richmond typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $166 (13) | $156 (15) | Richmond 10E40-HP5U15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $244 (2) | $196 (10) | Richmond 10E65-HP515 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $251 (16) | $221 (8) | Richmond 10E80-HP515 · $158/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
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 American or Richmond heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Richmond. The typical (median) Richmond model costs $161 a year in electricity, against $235 for American, about $958 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest American heat pump water heater to run?
The American HPS10250H045DV 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).