LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon vs Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4)
The LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.93 versus 3.75 — about 5% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $146/year for the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) against $215/year for the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon — a $69 annual difference. The LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (76 gal first-hour rating vs 71 gal). Only the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon | Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.93 | 3.75 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 76 gal | 71 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 53 gal | 46 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Annual electricity use | 1262 kWh/yr | 861 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 410 % | 420 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 23 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 47.6 in | 46.6 in |
| Diameter | 19.7 in | 18.3 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon or the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4)?
The Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4): about $146/year versus $215/year for the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $69 annual difference.
Are the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon and Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.