GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) vs LG APHWC502D 50-Gallon
The GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.4 versus 4.2 — about 5% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $192/year for the GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) against $201/year for the LG APHWC502D 50-Gallon — a $9 annual difference. The GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (101 gal first-hour rating vs 81 gal). Only the GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) | LG APHWC502D 50-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 101 gal | 81 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 80 gal | 53 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1127 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 | 487 % | 440 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R1234YF | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 23 °F |
| Height | 57.2 in | 47.6 in |
| Diameter | 21.5 in | 19.7 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) or the LG APHWC502D 50-Gallon?
The GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01): about $192/year versus $201/year for the LG APHWC502D 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $9 annual difference.
Are the GE Profile Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PH80S10BPY01) and LG APHWC502D 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.