Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) vs Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3)
The Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4 versus 3.88 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $211/year for the Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3) against $217/year for the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) — a $6 annual difference. The Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (95 gal first-hour rating vs 91 gal).
| Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) | Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.88 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 95 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 81 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1279 kWh/yr | 1240 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 22 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 428 % | 450 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 69 in | 41.7 in |
| Diameter | 27 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) or the Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3)?
The Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3): about $211/year versus $217/year for the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) at national average rates — a $6 annual difference.
Are the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) and Midea water heater 80-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/300RDVN3-L3) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.