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American vs State heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified American and State heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical American model
$235/yr
31 models
Typical State model · cheaper to run
$234/yr
34 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 | American typical | State typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $166 (13) | $165 (14) | American HPS10250H045DV 2 series · $151/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $244 (2) | $244 (2) | American MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-66 1** family · $244/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $251 (16) | $251 (18) | American HPS10266H045DV 2 series · $224/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 State models to run
- HPSX-50-DHPT 2 series 46 gal · $151/yr
- CSHP-50 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
- HPAX-50-DHPT 2 series 46 gal · $161/yr
- CSHP-40 2 series 36 gal · $164/yr
- HPAX-40-DHPT 2 series 36 gal · $164/yr
Questions
Are American or State heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
State. The typical (median) State model costs $234 a year in electricity, against $235 for American, about $15 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 State heat pump water heater to run?
The State HPSX-50-DHPT 2 series, at $151 a year (831 kWh).