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Friedrich vs Ruud heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Friedrich and Ruud heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Friedrich model
$166/yr
28 models
Typical Ruud model · cheaper to run
$164/yr
35 models
Difference over 13 years
$35
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Friedrich typical | Ruud typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $158 (14) | $156 (17) | Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $177 (7) | $177 (9) | Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD400-15 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $237 (7) | $221 (9) | Friedrich PROH80 T2 FD400-15 · $158/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
Cheapest Ruud models to run
- PROUH40 T2 RU375-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROUH40 T2 RU400-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROUH40 T0 RU120-M 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROUH40 T0 RU120-MSO 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROUH50 T2 RU375-15 45 gal · $154/yr
Questions
Are Friedrich or Ruud heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Ruud. The typical (median) Ruud model costs $164 a year in electricity, against $166 for Friedrich, about $35 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Friedrich heat pump water heater to run?
The Friedrich PROH40 T2 FD400-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).
What is the cheapest Ruud heat pump water heater to run?
The Ruud PROUH40 T2 RU375-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).