Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) is a heat pump (hybrid electric) water heater from Richmond with a 72 gallon rated tank and a 67 gallon first-hour rating at a 3.7 UEF — 871 kWh/yr certified use, 74.2 in tall.
Also sold as the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-15). This model is the same certified
hardware as the Friedrich Heat Pump 80-Gallon (PROH80 T2 FD400-15), published under a
different brand — full details, comparisons, and pricing live on that page. The
certified figures below are identical.
Efficiency
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
3.7
Annual electricity use
871 kWh/yr
Recovery efficiency
445 %
General
Fuel
Electric
Capacity
First-hour rating
67 gal
Rated storage volume
72 gal
Draw pattern
Medium
Heat pump
Heat pump type
240 Volt Integrated HPWH
Refrigerant (GWP)
R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff
37 °F
Installation
Input voltage
240
Max current draw
12 A
Smart features
Smart / connected capable
No
Dimensions
Height
74.2 in
Diameter
24.3 in
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Who is the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) for?
Its 67 gallon first-hour rating suits a
household of 3–4 people under DOE sizing guidance.
Estimated running cost: about $148/year at the national
average electricity rate (871 kWh/yr certified use).
Needs a 240 V circuit; at 12 A max draw plan for a 15 A breaker (NEC 125% continuous-load rule).
The heat pump compressor operates down to 37 °F ambient — below that, backup
elements take over.
Is the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) holds a current ENERGY STAR certification for water heating efficiency (UEF 3.7).
How much does the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) cost to run per year?
About $148 per year at national average energy rates, based on its certified annual energy use under the DOE test draw pattern. Your rate and usage change this figure.
What electrical circuit does the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) need?
The Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) runs on a 240 V circuit drawing up to 12 A; per the NEC 125% continuous-load rule plan for at least a 15 A breaker (check the installation manual for the required circuit).
Is the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) a smart water heater?
No, the Richmond Heat Pump 80-Gallon (10E80-HP5U15) is not connected-capable — it has no app connectivity or demand-response support.
