Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30) vs Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C)
The Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30) 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-HP5U30) against $208/year for the Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C) — a $2 annual difference. The Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 87 gal).
| Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30) | Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.07 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 87 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 72 gal | 75 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1213 kWh/yr | 1225 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 21 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 447 % | 454 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 74.2 in | 74.2 in |
| Diameter | 24.3 in | 25.7 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30) or the Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C)?
The Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30): about $206/year versus $208/year for the Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C) at national average rates — a $2 annual difference.
Are the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U30) and Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon (REHP80C) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.