Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) vs Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon
The Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.84 versus 3.48 — about 9% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $220/year for the Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) against $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon — a $22 annual difference. The Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (86 gal first-hour rating vs 83 gal). Only the Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) | Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.84 | 3.48 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 83 gal | 86 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 68 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1292 kWh/yr | 1424 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 22 A | 23 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 435 % | 365 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 35 °F |
| Height | 61 in | 74 in |
| Diameter | 23 in | 28 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) or the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon?
The Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2): about $220/year versus $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $22 annual difference.
Are the Lochinvar Heat Pump 65-Gallon (HPPA065KD 2) and Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-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.