GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) vs LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.5 versus 4.2 — about 7% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $187/year for the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) against $201/year for the LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon — a $14 annual difference. The LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (81 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal). Only the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) | LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 75 gal | 81 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 50 gal | 53 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1102 kWh/yr | 1181 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 23 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 491 % | 440 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R1234YF | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 23 °F |
| Height | 48.1 in | 47.6 in |
| Diameter | 18.5 in | 19.7 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) or the LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon?
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01): about $187/year versus $201/year for the LG APHWC502M 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $14 annual difference.
Are the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) and LG APHWC502M 50-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.