LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon vs Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4)
The LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.1 versus 4 — about 2% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $206/year for the LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon against $209/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4) — a $3 annual difference. Only the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon | Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 91 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 72 gal | 75 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1210 kWh/yr | 1230 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 | 430 % | 450 % |
| 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 | 62.7 in | 41.7 in |
| Diameter | 19.7 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon or the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4)?
The LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon: about $206/year versus $209/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L4) at national average rates — a $3 annual difference.
Are the LG APHWC802D 80-Gallon and Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-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.