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Rheem vs Richmond heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Rheem and Richmond heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Rheem model
$166/yr
61 models
Typical Richmond model · cheaper to run
$161/yr
33 models
Difference over 13 years
$66
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Rheem typical | Richmond typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $156 (31) | $156 (15) | Rheem PROPH40 T2 RH375-15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $177 (15) | $196 (10) | Rheem PROPH65 T2 RH375-15 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $221 (15) | $221 (8) | Rheem PROPH80 T2 RH375-15 · $158/yr |
Cheapest Rheem models to run
- PROPH40 T2 RH375-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROPH40 T2 RH400-15 36 gal · $117/yr
- XE40T10H22U0 36 gal · $117/yr
- PROPH40 T0 RH120-M 36 gal · $142/yr
- PROPH40 T0 RH120-MSO 36 gal · $142/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 Rheem or Richmond heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Richmond. The typical (median) Richmond model costs $161 a year in electricity, against $166 for Rheem, about $66 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Rheem heat pump water heater to run?
The Rheem PROPH40 T2 RH375-15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).
What is the cheapest Richmond heat pump water heater to run?
The Richmond 10E40-HP5U15, at $117 a year (643 kWh).