In this post, we’ll explain how solar-powered high-efficiency heat pump water heaters function and how matching these systems with home battery backup systems, whether or not they include solar, may help you save a ton of money. 

How does solar-powered heater pump work

Consider the term “pump” to understand how heat pumps operate. Whenever you use an air pump, you are transferring air, for example, to a bicycle tire. You move heat using a heat pump from one location to another. 

We are all familiar with heat pumps because they are in our refrigerators at home. Our refrigerators use heat pumps to extract heat from the interior and release it outside. The rear coils are typically moderately heated as a result. 

Because it is considerably simpler to transport heat than to produce heat, hot water heaters are far more energy-efficient. The heat from the surrounding air is transferred to water in a storage tank using electricity. Like a refrigerator running backward! 

Benefits of heater pump

Effectiveness

Once more, heat pump hot water heaters are far more energy-efficient than other tank kinds since they transport heat rather than produce it. 

Heat pump water heaters are four times as efficient as gas and three times as efficient as electric models. 

Cost savings

Most heater pumps have a retail price of around $1,000, a lifespan of 10–15 years, and a $300 federal tax credit for Energy Star compliance. When paired with the tax credit, several electric providers also provide upfront rebates and incentives for heat pump hot water heaters, which may pay for themselves in as little as two to three years. 

Cheap to maintain

The financial performance of heat pump hot water heaters is practically off the charts, as seen from the Energy Guide tag on the product. According to the Energy Trust of Oregon, a heat pump hot water heater can reduce your household’s yearly energy costs by up to $90 per person.

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