GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) vs Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A)
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.5 versus 4 — about 11% 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 $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) — a $24 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal).
| GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) | Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 75 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 50 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1102 kWh/yr | 1240 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 % | 450 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R1234YF | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 48.1 in | 41.7 in |
| Diameter | 18.5 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) or the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A)?
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01): about $187/year versus $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) at national average rates — a $24 annual difference.
Are the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) and Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.