LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon vs Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30)
The Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.05 versus 3.93 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $201/year for the Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) against $215/year for the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon — a $14 annual difference. The LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (76 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal).
| LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon | Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.93 | 4.05 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 76 gal | 75 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 53 gal | 59 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1262 kWh/yr | 1184 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 21 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 410 % | 457 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 23 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 47.6 in | 47.2 in |
| Diameter | 19.7 in | 20 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon or the Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30)?
The Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30): about $201/year versus $215/year for the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $14 annual difference.
Are the LG APHWC501M 50-Gallon and Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.