Many homeowners face the costly inconvenience of an electric water heater breaking down, followed by the tough decision to find a replacement.
Traditional water heaters last about 10 to 15 years, on average. Yet they are massive energy consumers and account for around 20% of a home's energy use.
The scoop
In a Reddit post to the r/heatpumps subreddit, one homeowner asked for advice about getting a heat pump water heater after their electric water heater went out.
"I'm thinking with all of the rebates and tax incentives, it would be better to replace with a hybrid tank, specifically a Proterra 50 gallon," the original poster wrote. "I'm very torn on this and was looking for some advice based on the facts of my situation."
The OP explained that they live in the Pacific Northwest and provided details about their home size and features.
How it's helping
This Reddit post not only helped the OP get helpful advice but also informed other social media users about the benefits of heat pump water heaters.
For example, Cala intelligent heat pump water heaters are highly customizable and help homeowners reduce their energy bills. They allow you to have readily accessible hot water when needed, making you more comfortable at home and decreasing your environmental footprint.
However, the rebates and tax incentives the OP mentioned might not be available for much longer.
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What everyone's saying
Regardless of federal government shifts, finding local utility company rebates may also be an option, as one Reddit user discussed with the OP.
Upon learning about the OP's utility rebate and tax credit amounts, the user commented: "Yeah, with those price numbers, it is a no brainer, go heat pump."
Homeowners can search for local rebates near them on the Energy Star website.
Another Redditor responded to the OP's heat pump hot water heater question: "I just did this, and it worked out well."
"Go with the largest tank you can fit for energy savings," someone else recommended. "This will allow it to always run the heat pump in energy saver mode unless there is a really big draw event."
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