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Richmond vs Ruud heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Richmond and Ruud heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Richmond model · cheaper to run
$161/yr
33 models
Typical Ruud model
$164/yr
35 models
Difference over 13 years
$31
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Richmond typical | Ruud typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $156 (15) | $156 (17) | Richmond 10E40-HP5U15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $196 (10) | $177 (9) | Richmond 10E65-HP515 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $221 (8) | $221 (9) | Richmond 10E80-HP515 · $158/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
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 Richmond or Ruud heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Richmond. The typical (median) Richmond model costs $161 a year in electricity, against $164 for Ruud, about $31 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Richmond heat pump water heater to run?
The Richmond 10E40-HP5U15, 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).