Introducing a new Ruud Energy-efficient product, the Heat Pump Water Heater is designed to replace a traditional 50-gallon electric water heater. The Ruud air-source heat pump water heaters work much like a refrigerator in reverse. The heat pump extracts the heat from warm air, intensifies the heat with a compressor, delivers the heat to the water, and exhausts the cooler air. Because it uses the warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, it is a very efficient way to heat water.
The Benefits:
- Up to a $1,500.00 Federal tax rebate for 2010
- Saves $300.00 per year in operating costs
- A 2.0 Energy Star Factor- The Heat Pump is twice as efficient as a standard electric water heater
- Easy-to-use LED touch pad controls the water temperature range, 3 energy efficiency settings, and overall operation
- Installs as easily as a standard electric water heater
- Standard 3/4″ NPT water inlet, outlet and condensate drain connections
- 10-Year limited tank and parts warranty
- 2 ½” Non CFC foam insulation
- 3-5 year payback with Federal Tax Credits
Choosing the best location:
For best heat pump operation, the temperature in your location of choice should average 40 degrees or above. Choose a warm installation site like an attic, garage or basement. The minimum requirements of the room size would be a 10’x10’x10’ room.
Federal Tax Credit Up To $1500.00
This heat pump water heater qualifies for the energy efficient building property federal tax credit of up to $1,500. The federal tax credit is limited to 30% of energy efficient building property and cost of installation through 2010, with a total limit of $1,500. Additional state and local utility incentives may also be available.
We installed a Ruud HP-50 Heat Pump Water heater today and was quite impressed with the heater. The Ruud Heat pump heater was very quiet and sounded like a small air conditioner. This water heater qualifies for about a $900 rebate on Federal taxes and a $300 Maryland rebate for any ENERGY STAR unit installed after April 22, 2010. The Ruud HP-50 Heat Pump water heater normally costs about $2995 before any rebates or discounts. So for those of you thinking about replacing your standard electric water heater, consider this unit which will also save you about $300 per year on your BG&E electric bill. Check out our web page for a $100 coupon.