Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) vs Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon
The Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.88 versus 3.38 — about 13% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $217/year for the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) against $249/year for the Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon — a $32 annual difference. The Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (105 gal first-hour rating vs 95 gal). Only the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) | Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.88 | 3.38 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 95 gal | 105 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 81 gal | 109 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1279 kWh/yr | 1467 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 | 428 % | 355 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 35 °F |
| Height | 69 in | 84.5 in |
| Diameter | 27 in | 30 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) or the Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon?
The Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2): about $217/year versus $249/year for the Noritz ME120HPT-CN 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $32 annual difference.
Are the Lochinvar Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPPA080KD 2) and Noritz ME120HPT-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.