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Richmond vs State heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Richmond and State 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 State model
$234/yr
34 models
Difference over 13 years
$942
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Richmond typical | State typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $156 (15) | $165 (14) | Richmond 10E40-HP5U15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $196 (10) | $244 (2) | Richmond 10E65-HP515 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $221 (8) | $251 (18) | 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 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 Richmond or State heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Richmond. The typical (median) Richmond model costs $161 a year in electricity, against $234 for State, about $942 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 State heat pump water heater to run?
The State HPSX-50-DHPT 2 series, at $151 a year (831 kWh).