Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon vs Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530)
The Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530) is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.83 versus 3.46 — about 10% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $146/year for the Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530) against $159/year for the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon — a $13 annual difference. The Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (60 gal first-hour rating vs 58 gal).
| Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon | Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.46 | 3.83 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 58 gal | 60 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 47 gal | 36 gal |
| Draw pattern | Medium | Medium |
| Annual electricity use | 938 kWh/yr | 859 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 23 A | 21 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 373 % | 434 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 58.3 in | 47.2 in |
| Diameter | 28 in | 20 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon or the Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530)?
The Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-HP530): about $146/year versus $159/year for the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $13 annual difference.
Are the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon and Richmond Heat Pump 40-Gallon (10E40-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.