Rheem is one of the most well known companies for water heaters. One of their newest water heaters is the HP50RH Heat Pump Water Heater. These water heaters are more efficient than standard water heaters.
Some of the Rheem HP50RH Heat Pump Water features are that it does utilize the Rheem heat pump technology for maximum efficiency. The HP50RH comes equipped with a standard 3/4″ NPT water inlet as well as condensate drain connections. This heat pump water heater comes with an easy to read and easy to use LED touch pad. This control pad will be used to set the water temperature range, allow you to choose from 3 different energy efficient settings. You can control everything you need right from the control pad. 
The three settings included on the Rheem HP50RH Heat Pump Water Heater are the Energy Saver, Normal and Electric Heat Only. For maximum energy efficiency, the Energy Saver Mode is the one to use. This heat pump water heater has a 2.0 energy factor and a first hour delivery that is equal to a typical 50-gallon electric water heater.
If your home uses a high amount of hot water, then the Normal setting is what you will want to use. When the water heater is being used in this setting both the heat pump and electric elements will run, as they are needed. In Normal Mode the energy factor is 1.5. If you want to use the Electric Heat Only Mode, it is best used when you want to guarantee hot water without using the heat pump.
Some of the other components and features of the Rheem HP50RH Heat Pump Water Heater are the brass drain valve, 2-1/2 inch Non-CFC Foam Insulation. The unit has a premium resistored anode rod protection, which will extend the life of the water heater pump. This unit has Rheem’s exclusive Rheemglas tank lining and it is 21 inch design can fit through access doors.
There are many benefits of using the Rheem HP50RH Heat Pump Water Heater. One of these benefits is that homeowners can increase the efficiency by 50%, more than standard water heaters. The homeowner is in control of the efficiency and the water temperature of the water heater. Best of all, the HP50RH has a $234 annual operating costs which is less than other water heaters.
If you are looking for a way to save money on your energy costs as well as your hot water costs, then the Rheem HP50RH is a good place to start. You may be also to get some local and state rebates. The cost of this heat pump water heater is about $1300 to $1500. Contact your local distributor for more details on the HP50RH and other water heaters from Rheem.
