Hot Water Heat Pumps Prices
Hot Water Heat Pumps
Most homeowners who own heat pumps use them to heat and cool their
houses. But heat pumps can also be used to heat water-as a stand-alone water
heating system, or as a combination of water heating and space conditioning
systems.
The efficiency of heat pumps is three times that of traditional water
heaters, which can save you energy, money and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
You don't need solar panels, and the government provides generous rebates, so
they are a particularly economical and renewable hot water supply method!
How does the heat pump water heater work?
Use energy from thin air! The air source electric heat pump absorbs and
transfers heat from the air to heat the water. It works like a reverse
refrigerator, transferring heat from the air to the water stored in the heater.
1. The refrigerator draws heat from the box and then discharges it to
any room where it is.
2. The electric pump water heater absorbs heat from the surrounding air,
and then pours it into the water tank at a higher temperature to heat the
water.
3. Heat pump water heaters are sometimes called "hybrid" water
heaters, because during periods of high hot water usage, 4. They can
automatically switch to standard resistance heating. You can use the control
panel of the device to set the water heater to various settings, including
hybrid mode. If you don't want it to switch automatically, just set it to
regular heat pump mode.
Many control panels have multiple settings and modes to maximize energy
savings. If two children are showering in different bathrooms at the same time
while running the dishwasher, you can switch them to "high demand" or
"hybrid" mode to get enough hot water. Hybrid mode is the most
energy-efficient mode in daily use.
How much can a heat pump water heater save you?
If every household uses heat pump water heaters (less than 55 gallons),
the annual energy cost savings will be as high as 8.2 billion US dollars.
According to government website data, heat pump water heaters can save a family
of four about US$330 in electricity bills each year. In the entire life cycle
of a typical heat pump water heater, this can save a total of approximately
US$3,400. If your family size is closer to Brady Bunch, you will save more
electricity bills every year. The larger your family is, the sooner you will
see a return on investment.
How much does a heat pump water heater cost?
Like most things that run more efficiently and save you money, heat pump
water heaters cost a lot more than traditional electric water heaters. A
50-gallon heat pump water heater sells for approximately US$1,100, while its
older traditional electric water heater sells for nearly US$300.
It is recommended that you ask professionals to install your heat pump
water heater to maximize energy efficiency. The average installation cost of a
water heater is about US$700 to US$900. When choosing a qualified professional
to install a water heater, please remember:
1. Request estimates in writing
2. Seek reference
3. Make sure they check out with your local Business Improvement Bureau
4. Make sure they get the necessary permits and understand the local
building codes
5. Finally, due to the amount of electricity you will save, the upfront
cost will be offset within the service life of the water heater.
If you need to buy a water heater, please consider paying extra cash for
the heat pump water heater. The savings are huge, especially for larger
families. The service life of heat pump water heaters (approximately 13 to 15
years) is longer than that of traditional electric water heaters (approximately
8 to 12 years) and is a huge investment.
