Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) vs Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4)

The Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.05 versus 4 — about 1% 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 $210/year for the Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4) — a $9 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (80 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal). Only the Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).

Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4)
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.05 4
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 75 gal 80 gal
Rated storage volume 59 gal 61 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1184 kWh/yr 1234 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 457 % 450 %
Smart / connected capable No Yes
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 37.4 °F
Height 64.2 in 45.5 in
Diameter 24.3 in 21.8 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) or the Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4)?

The Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30): about $201/year versus $210/year for the Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-L4) at national average rates — a $9 annual difference.

Are the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) and Midea Water Heater 65-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/250RDVN3-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.