My old resistive water heater committed suicide so today installed a R
heem 50 gallon HPWH. Its installed in the garage that faces southwest and gets cooked in the Texas afternoon sun. High temp was around 85F today.
Started in heatpump-only mode and within a few hours it switched off and we had 125F water. Was actually disappointed it did not operate longer to get better cooling and dehumidification in the garage.
We habitually take showers in the evening anyway so doubt it will be much of a lifestyle change. Son reported the water was too warn so lowered to 120F. In the rare cold winter days I will switch the heating elements back on.
Next plan is to purchase the
optional duct kit and create a better filter for the air inlet. The supplied screen won’t stop much dust from coating the evaporator coil.
Home Depot cost was $1700 + $65 for 5-year warranty (reliability is questionable) + $55 for delivery + tax. Curious what the electric bill savings will be. Master bedroom is above the garage so it should lower my cooling costs a smidge too.