Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) vs Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530)
The Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.07 versus 4 — about 2% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $206/year for the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530) against $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) — a $5 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 87 gal). Only the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) | Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4 | 4.07 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 91 gal | 87 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 74 gal | 72 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1240 kWh/yr | 1213 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 21 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 450 % | 447 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37.4 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 41.7 in | 47.2 in |
| Diameter | 21.8 in | 20 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) or the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530)?
The Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530): about $206/year versus $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) at national average rates — a $5 annual difference.
Are the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) and Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP530) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.