Comments on: GE GEH50DNSRSA Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater

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By: David

David — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:54:57 +0000

I researched this GE Water Heater extensively in order to take advantage of the Texas Energy Star Rebate program AND the 30% Federal Tax Credit several months ago. I paid about $1400 at Lowes. (Today it’s MSRP is $1599 at Lowes and Sears.) Estimate that after the 30% Federal Tax Credit plus the $375 rebate from Texas, I will have paid about $600+ plus my considerable installation costs. I was remodeling the closet/bath area anyway, so I had to remove the door frame to fit the Heater in the old electric water heater closet. Also, very important, it does require lots of ventilation, especially in a small closet. I installed 6″x14″ vents near the bottom and top of the closet wall (vented to an adjacent room) AND also the closet door (adjacent to a guest bathroom.) The adjacent half-bath does get very cold from the Water Heater exhaust. (How much cold air depends on what temperature you have the heater set at. It’s very easy to adjust up and down with guests, etc. I normally keep it at 110 degrees for the every-day washing machine and kitchen – plenty hot, or 125 degrees for guests.) To my knowledge it has never gone into overdrive mode (pure resistance heat) – extra-long shower by a guest bath user, perhaps, but then, so what, it’s no worse than my previous electric water heater. Also, it does drain a considerable amount of condensation water, so the Heater MUST be higher than a drain opening. When operating, the noise level is barely noticeable, similar to a room air conditioner hum.

I liked the installation so well that I am going to get a second GE Hybrid Water Heater for my upstairs (primary) bath in December. Texas just announced that they are releasing another $10 million or so in rebates. (I will stay well within the $1500 max Federal Credit.)

Quite frankly, I picked the GE initially because it was the narrowest (22″,) BUT it looks so dammed nice that it is the first thing shown to guests.

Even after adjusting for the (custom) do-it-myself-gold-plated-installation, I figure that the payback will be about 5-years. My all-electric home electricity rate varies between 8 cents and 10cents/ KW. Assuming that all utilities are already in place, a reasonable “slap-it-in” plumber could easily install it in under an hour.

Similar experiences?

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:53:42 +0000

Will one of these tolerate and be efficient in a garage location in Phoenix?

By: vega

vega — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:51:25 +0000

Question for Al who ordered the GE unit for $1400. Where did you order it from? Thanks

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:55:12 +0000

I will receive mine next week. Just in time the old (22 yr) morflow is leaking. I will install in basement. Stay tuned.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:42:29 +0000

Sounds interesting, in the winter though won’t your heating cost more to offset the heat the HEWH heat pump is taking out of the room?

By: Al

Al — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:44:05 +0000

Just ordered one today. Was $1400 with tax

By: Karl

Karl — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:02:04 +0000

I’m glad I spent my final moments online for awhile and in a while checking for changes in this recycling opportunity. 10/10/2009 is the only posting at doe, but since then these comments and some other also obsolete comments are up.

I need help understanding how solar water heaters can be justified now that ten year warranties on these pumps are routine. If a major retailer promoted them the price would drop a third or more instantly.

On the other hand I’ve been an idiot thinkign these would be ‘split’ systems. I would rather have the tank outside then plumb warm air to an indoor unit. I hope to learn about the geyser model but assume it’s a small outfit without the ability to credibly offer certain savings via mandated warranties etc.

By: George Thompson

George Thompson — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:15:59 +0000

i’d suggest going with the GEYSER – the installation will be much easier, and the GEYSER is more efficient than the integrated units. I love mine!

By: Redwood

Redwood — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:59:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

Hi Again Jeff,
You can find several additional heat pump water heater reviews at this link.
http://411plumb.com/category/heat-pump-water-heater
Once again we aren’t getting prices on them yet.
If you have a plumber that you use I would suggest calling him and telling him what you want done.
There really isn’t much difference between a heat pump
You might try contacting Stiebel Eltron using their contact information to see who sells them in your area,