Home Technology Trends: Heat Pump Water Heaters
The technology of a heat pump which has traditionally been used for HVAC units is now being applied to hot water heaters. These high efficiency units were introduced to the market in late 2009 and throughout 2010; they are estimated to use only 1/2 the electricity of standard electric hot water heaters.
The unit draws heat from the surrounding ambient air and transfers it to heat the hot water. Subsequently, colder air is transferred back into the room. Therefore, a warm room (such as where the furnace is located) is an ideal place to install this type of hot water heater.
The federal tax credit is still applicable for the full year of 2011 at 10% of the cost (the 30% credit ended at the end of 2010) for select home improvements. An Energy Star heat pump hot water heater (EF >2) is eligible for a flat $300 rebate which would come from your electric supplier, such as PECO. Popular makers include GE and AO Smith.
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