Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-SO) vs Rheem Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROPH80 T2 RH400-30)

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 4.07.

Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-SO) Rheem Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROPH80 T2 RH400-30)
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.07 4.07
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 87 gal 87 gal
Rated storage volume 72 gal 72 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1213 kWh/yr 1213 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 447 % 447 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 37 °F
Height 74.2 in 74.2 in
Diameter 24.3 in 24.3 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-SO) or the Rheem Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROPH80 T2 RH400-30)?

They are effectively tied: both cost about $206/year at national average energy rates under the DOE test draw pattern.

Are the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-SO) and Rheem Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROPH80 T2 RH400-30) both ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.