American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) vs Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon
The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.89 versus 3.84 — about 1% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $142/year for the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon against $220/year for the American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) — a $78 annual difference. The American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (83 gal first-hour rating vs 65 gal). Only the American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) | Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.84 | 3.89 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 83 gal | 65 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 68 gal | 45 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Annual electricity use | 1292 kWh/yr | 835 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 22 A | 19 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 435 % | 445 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 61 in | 46.1 in |
| Diameter | 23 in | 18 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) or the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon?
The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon: about $142/year versus $220/year for the American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) at national average rates — a $78 annual difference.
Are the American Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPA10266H045DV 2) and Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.