Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) vs RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2)
The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4 versus 3.84 — about 4% 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 (MAHW-80VN3A) against $220/year for the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) — a $9 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 83 gal).
| Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) | RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4 | 3.84 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 91 gal | 83 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 74 gal | 68 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1240 kWh/yr | 1292 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 22 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 450 % | 435 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37.4 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 41.7 in | 61 in |
| Diameter | 21.8 in | 23 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) or the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2)?
The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A): about $211/year versus $220/year for the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) at national average rates — a $9 annual difference.
Are the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAHW-80VN3A) and RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.