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Ruud vs State heat pump water heaters: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Ruud and State heat pump water heater, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Ruud model · cheaper to run
$164/yr
35 models
Typical State model
$234/yr
34 models
Difference over 13 years
$912
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Ruud typical | State typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 50 gallons | $156 (17) | $165 (14) | Ruud PROUH40 T2 RU375-15 · $117/yr |
| 50 to 65 gallons | $177 (9) | $244 (2) | Ruud PROUH65 T2 RU375-15 · $161/yr |
| 66 gallons and up | $221 (9) | $251 (18) | Ruud PROUH80 T2 RU375-15 · $158/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
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 Ruud or State heat pump water heaters cheaper to run?
Ruud. The typical (median) Ruud model costs $164 a year in electricity, against $234 for State, about $912 over a 13-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Ruud heat pump water heater to run?
The Ruud PROUH40 T2 RU375-15, 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).