Heat Pump Water Heaters
Water Heaters Only, Inc. has been specializing in water heaters since 1968. We have been servicing and replacing water heaters in the major Metropolitan areas in California, and Arizona for over 56 years. Our service areas include Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
If you currently need help with a water heater call our staff 24/7 – (866) 946-7842.
With energy efficiency and climate change on many people’s minds, heat pump water heaters have become a hot topic. Water Heaters Only, Inc has installed a variety of heat pump water heaters throughout our years in business, however, the newer products being produced today, are very energy efficient and are WIFI enabled.
They have the ability to communicate via an app about energy usage, via WIFI. These newest heat pump water heaters also qualify for some great rebates, depending on where you live, that can help offset some of the cost of switching from gas to electric.
“Space Heating & Water Heating Account For Nearly Two Thirds Of US Energy Home Usage”
EIA.gov
In the State Of California, there is a big push to replace older gas water heaters, with the new heat pump electric style units as we move closer to 2030, when the state emissions ban goes into effect.
- Rebates Are Available In Certain Areas Of The State Graphic Here
Switching from gas water heaters to heat pump water heaters is a great way to begin to cut emissions. This is because they utilize the resources that are around them, ambient air, with condensing technology, reducing the use of fossil fuels to maintain the habits of our day-to-day life.
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What Is A Heat Pump Water Heater?
A heat pump water heater is an electric water heater with a condenser that uses the heat in the ambient air to heat the water inside the water heater. When the temperature gets to cold, the electric resistance elements turn on the heat the water, like a traditional electric water heater.
Heat Pump Water Heater Pros and Cons
Pros
- Cleaner environment
- Lower energy bills
- Many rebates and incentives to switch
- Lower air pollutants/cuts carbon emissions
- More efficient
- Safer – Safety features built-in (valves to release internal pressure)
- Exhausts cool air as it heats the water. Will cool the space that it is in which is a nice feature during the warmer months
Cons
- Switching From A Gas Water Heater Might Required Electrical Upgrades
- Costs Are Higher Upfront (Rebates can help offset the upfront cost, if available)
- Difficultly heating in colder weather (operates best in climates 35° to 120°)
- Might not keep up with high hot water demand situations
- An 240 volt electrical connection is required
How Does A Heat Pump Work?
A hybrid water heater, heat pump water heater, or electric heat pump water heater works by having a fan pull in the surrounding air and pulls it over what is called an “evaporator”. An evaporator is essentially a series of refrigerant-filled tubes.
The heat is then transferred to the water from the refrigerant inside of the tubes, leaving the cold dry air to be released back out into the room where it had originated from.
However, if the temperature of the ambient air drops below a certain temperature, the heat pump water heater will then act as a standard electric water heater. There is also a hybrid mode that is the standard factory setting and it utilizes both the heat pump and the regular heating elements to maximize efficiency.
Which brands of heat pump water heaters do you install?
The brand of heat pump water heaters that we generally install in the majority of our service areas is Bradford White Water Heaters, particularly the AeroTherm Series. These water heaters are energy star qualified and can connect to WIFI with an app. Using the app will allow you to track usage, view energy statistics, and manage the temperature of your water heater from a distance. Some utility companies may also begin to offer discounts or special rates if you connect your water heater to the “Grid” or to your utility providers.
To learn more about some of the exact models we install in residential areas, click the links below.
If you have questions about heat pump water heaters and how one might work in your home. Contact our professional, friendly staff at (866) 946-7842, a live water heater expert answer our phones 24/7.
We can answer your questions and schedule an appointment for one of our local, friendly water heater technicians to come out and look at your current water heater situation. We would love the opportunity to speak to you about this new style of the water heater.
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