AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) vs Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4)

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 3.75. At national average rates that works out to about $146/year for the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) against $147/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) — a $1 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (71 gal first-hour rating vs 68 gal).

AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4)
Price (MSRP) $1,991.85
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 3.75 3.75
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 68 gal 71 gal
Rated storage volume 45 gal 46 gal
Draw pattern Medium Medium
Annual electricity use 867 kWh/yr 861 kWh/yr
Heat pump type 240 Volt Integrated HPWH 240 Volt Integrated HPWH
Input voltage 240 240
Max current draw 21 A 24 A
Recovery efficiency 430 % 420 %
Smart / connected capable Yes Yes
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 35 °F 37.4 °F
Height 45.8 in 46.6 in
Diameter 18.2 in 18.3 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) or the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4)?

The Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4): about $146/year versus $147/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) at national average rates — a $1 annual difference.

Are the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 40-Gallon (ASHPWH-50) and Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) both ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.