AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon vs Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30)
The Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.05 versus 3.85 — about 5% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $201/year for the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) against $219/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon — a $18 annual difference. The AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (78 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal). Only the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon | Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.85 | 4.05 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 78 gal | 75 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 62 gal | 59 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1289 kWh/yr | 1184 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 21 A | 21 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 435 % | 457 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 50 in | 64.2 in |
| Diameter | 20.2 in | 24.3 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon or the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30)?
The Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30): about $201/year versus $219/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon at national average rates — a $18 annual difference.
Are the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 65-Gallon and Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.