AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon vs LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon
The LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.1 versus 4.01 — about 2% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $206/year for the LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon against $210/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon — a $4 annual difference. The LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 87 gal). Only the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon | LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.01 | 4.1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 87 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 73 gal | 72 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1238 kWh/yr | 1210 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 | 443 % | 430 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 23 °F |
| Height | 59.1 in | 62.7 in |
| Diameter | 20.2 in | 19.7 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon or the LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon?
The LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon: about $206/year versus $210/year for the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $4 annual difference.
Are the AMERICAN STANDARD WATER HEATERS Heat Pump Water Heater 80-Gallon and LG APHWC802D 80-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.