Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) vs Navien NWP500 80-Gallon

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 4.05. At national average rates that works out to about $201/year for the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) against $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon — a $14 annual difference. The Navien NWP500 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (85 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal).

Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) Navien NWP500 80-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.05 4.05
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 75 gal 85 gal
Rated storage volume 59 gal 74 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1184 kWh/yr 1265 kWh/yr
Heat pump type 240 Volt Integrated HPWH 240 Volt Integrated HPWH
Input voltage 240 240
Max current draw 21 A 23 A
Recovery efficiency 457 % 453 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 41 °F
Height 64.2 in 71.6 in
Diameter 24.3 in 25 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 Navien NWP500 80-Gallon?

The Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30): about $201/year versus $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $14 annual difference.

Are the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) and Navien NWP500 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.