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50-Gallon Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Heat Pump Smart Electric Water Heater $1455 + Free Ship to Store
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Home Depot [homedepot.com] has 50-Gallon Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Heat Pump Smart Electric Water Heater (10-Year Warranty) for $1455. Select free Ship to Store where available otherwise delivery is $55.
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- Heat pump water heater saves up to $375 in annual energy costs
- Control with Wi-Fi; protect with leak detection and auto shutoff
- Demand response compliant for states requiring utility management
- Save even more with ENERGY STAR rebates: it's ENERGY STAR certified and is eligible for federal tax credits up to $2000 and may be eligible for state and local government or electric utility rebates
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Home Depot [homedepot.com] has 50-Gallon Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Heat Pump Smart Electric Water Heater (10-Year Warranty) for $1455. Select free Ship to Store where available otherwise delivery is $55.
Note: Availability may vary by location.
Product Description from Home Depot
Note: Availability may vary by location.
Product Description from Home Depot
- Heat pump water heater saves up to $375 in annual energy costs
- Control with Wi-Fi; protect with leak detection and auto shutoff
- Demand response compliant for states requiring utility management
- Save even more with ENERGY STAR rebates: it's ENERGY STAR certified and is eligible for federal tax credits up to $2000 and may be eligible for state and local government or electric utility rebates
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This Rheem ProTerra hybrid heat pump water heater stands out for cutting hot water energy use sharply, especially in heat pump mode and in warm spaces like garages or basements. Real-world reports put usage around 1.3 to 2.5 kWh a day, with electric bills dropping by about half or more after switching from a standard electric or gas heater. Installation is described as straightforward if you already have 240 volts and a condensate drain, and rebates or tax credits can slash the upfront cost. Main caveats are slower recovery in heat pump only mode, reduced performance in cold climates, and the 50 gallon size feeling tight for larger households or long showers.
Running the heater in heat pump only mode can cut electricity costs substantially versus resistive operation.
Installation can be straightforward for DIY setups, with condensate drain work being the main added step.
State and utility incentives can significantly reduce the effective purchase price for switching to a hybrid heat pump water heater.
Heat pump mode can deliver low daily energy use figures when the unit maintains set temperatures in warmer conditions.
The unit can switch to resistive backup during high demand, which helps prevent running out of hot water for some households.
Cold weather operation can reduce heat pump efficiency and may cool the surrounding space where the heater is installed.
Back-to-back heavy hot-water use can deplete a 50-gallon tank, requiring scheduling or resistive augmentation.
A 30A 240V circuit requirement can add installation cost if the home lacks proper electrical service near the heater.
Long-term maintenance may be harder because the anode rod could be difficult to access with the heat pump sitting on top of the tank.
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I don't need to share much other than just real life numbers.
Replaced a traditional one that worked fine with a hybrid, and keep it in heat pump mode.
We do not even use much hot water, so this difference would be greater for those that do but it cut electric cost basically in half.
I don't need to share much other than just real life numbers.
Replaced a traditional one that worked fine with a hybrid, and keep it in heat pump mode.
We do not even use much hot water, so this difference would be greater for those that do but it cut electric cost basically in half.
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Take advantage of the 30% tax credit while it lasts thru 12/31/25.
Construction looks decent and design looks well thought out.
I have it set to Heat Pump only mode 100%. Garage temperature here, where the WH is located is 90 degrees + many months of the year and so it's not difficult for the unit to pull heat and the results show.
Installation was straightforward. Only additional work was to extend the cold and hot pipes to account for extra height and to bore through the adjacent wall for the condensate drain.
The compressor noise is quite tolerable and consistent. Not louder that a typical room ac unit. No high pitch sounds.
I have disabled the water leak sensor. Don't really need it as the unit is in the garage and is still quite new. You can always enable it later in its lifetime.
Pay the extra $75 to get the 5 year labor warranty along with the standard 10 year coverage on parts. It sounds like it's worth it. Don't get it right away, though. Be happy with it first.
There is one issue, though, that came about after installation. It seems that my inlet water pressure randomly spikes. Several years prior, I installed a 4 stage whole house activated carbon filtration system that has 3 pressure gauges set at several points. This is SW Florida city water after all. It's not my West Jersey well water that tasted like it came straight from the Gods. The filters may be clogging up and in need of replacement. That is a strong possibility. Either way, you may want to install a thermal expansion tank on the cold side. In many places, it's the code.
So far, quite happy. Someone bought the still functioning 6 year old conventional unit afterwards for spare change. Didn't have to junk it.
And I do monitor the usage using the conventional app. It looks like it uses on average 1.3 KW a day (for 2 people). About $6-7 bucks a month.
I would not recommend this, though, if you live north of the Mason-Dixon line or similar climate. It would cool down its working space. And Heat Pumps lose efficiency more the colder it gets.
Check with your specific state to see if they are offering deals to switch over to a hybrid heat pump water heater.
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I don't need to share much other than just real life numbers.
Replaced a traditional one that worked fine with a hybrid, and keep it in heat pump mode.
We do not even use much hot water, so this difference would be greater for those that do but it cut electric cost basically in half.
Your previous heater was electric(resistive) ?
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