Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon vs RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2)
The RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.84 versus 3.48 — about 9% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $220/year for the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) against $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon — a $22 annual difference. The Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (86 gal first-hour rating vs 83 gal). Only the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon | RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.48 | 3.84 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 86 gal | 83 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 74 gal | 68 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1424 kWh/yr | 1292 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 23 A | 22 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 365 % | 435 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 74 in | 61 in |
| Diameter | 28 in | 23 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon or the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2)?
The RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Heat Pump 65-Gallon (10-66-DHPTA 2): about $220/year versus $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $22 annual difference.
Are the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon 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.