Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) vs Navien NWP500 65-Gallon

The Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.07 versus 4.03 — about 1% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $206/year for the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) against $212/year for the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon — a $6 annual difference. The Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (87 gal first-hour rating vs 80 gal).

Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) Navien NWP500 65-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.07 4.03
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 87 gal 80 gal
Rated storage volume 72 gal 61 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1213 kWh/yr 1245 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 447 % 433 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 41 °F
Height 74.2 in 63 in
Diameter 24.3 in 25 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) or the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon?

The Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30): about $206/year versus $212/year for the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon at national average rates — a $6 annual difference.

Are the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-30) and Navien NWP500 65-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.