Jetson Home's new heat pump water heater could supply a household with hot water using far less electricity. The company claimed its new system cuts electricity consumption by roughly three-quarters compared with a conventional electric tank.
Here's what to know
Jetson Home, a U.S.-based home-electrification company, will release its Jetson Water heat pump water heater in 50-, 65-, and 80-gallon sizes, according to PV Magazine.
Standardized testing of energy use and usable hot-water production determines a heater's uniform energy factor, or UEF. Stephen Lake, the Jetson Home CEO, told the publication that the models have uniform energy factor ratings of 3.75, 3.90, and 4.00, respectively.
For comparison, conventional electric storage units generally receive UEF scores just under 1.0, according to PV Magazine.
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Rather than relying on electric resistance elements, surrounding air supplies the heat for Jetson Water's everyday operation. However, the models do contain electric resistance elements for when hot-water demand is particularly high or when the ambient air drops below 37 degrees Fahrenheit, per PV Magazine. During normal operation, water heating relies solely on the heat pump.
Water is stored at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, then blended with cold water through a thermostatic mixing valve before being delivered at approximately 120 degrees. Jetson claimed this system allows maximum hot water storage while lowering the risk of scalding.
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How much does it cost?
According to Lake, the Jetson Water 50-gallon model costs $4,495, the 65-gallon version costs $4,995, and the 80-gallon model costs $5,495, all before rebates. The prices include installation and electrical work.
"All prices are before rebates, which can lower the final cost depending on location and eligibility," Lake added, according to PV Magazine. "Jetson automatically applies eligible rebates and handles the paperwork on customers' behalf, helping eligible homeowners save hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on their location."
Where can I learn more?
The following stories explore heat-pump water heaters, including electricity use, homeowner savings, hot-water energy storage, and more.
• A DIYer's Rheem heat-pump water heater used 650 kWh over 311 tracked days.
• In Massachusetts, a homeowner said a heat pump water heater cut electricity use.
• In Japan, Hitachi launched CO2 heat pump water heaters tailored to daytime solar tariffs.
• A 300-liter water heater rivaled a Tesla Powerwall on storage at lower cost.
• Buyers seeking 120V heat pump water heaters kept hunting for a rare 12,000-BTU version.
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