Providing a household with hot water often comes with significant energy costs. That’s why so many Westminster, CO households are transitioning to more efficient options like a hybrid heat pump. These are similar to a traditional tank water heater in many ways.
A heat pump hybrid water heater installed by TYCO Plumbing won’t require special plumbing or electrical hookups. It also looks similar to a traditional heater. The big difference is it’ll use much less energy and save you dramatically on bills over its lifespan.
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A heat pump hybrid water heater is a storage-based system. That means it will have a tank that stores hot water and maintains its temperature. Sizing is important. If the tank is too small, you’ll run out and have to wait for it to heat more. If the tank is too large, you’ll pay unnecessarily every month and undermine any savings from the heightened energy efficiency.
It’s important to involve a professional installer early in the process. Our plumber will help you assess your household’s needs and choose a tank size. Sizes are similar to those for traditional tanks. The average American home needs a tank between 40 and 50 gallons. There are also 65-gallon, 80-gallon, and even bigger tanks for larger homes.
Standard electric water heaters heat water directly with a heating element. Heat pump water heaters use electricity, but heat water through a refrigeration cycle. They transfer heat from the ambient air into the water supply. This approach is a lot more efficient and is why these systems cost less to run.
The savings are particularly notable when maintaining the temperature of stored water. One of the downsides to a typical heat pump water heater is that it’s slower to heat cold water. That means the recovery time is slower with a heat pump than with a traditional electric water heater.
Hybrid models overcome this. They have a heat pump and a heating element. The heat pump runs most of the time. During periods of high demand, when the system needs to recover, it turns the heating element on. It’s less efficient, but the system only needs to run it for short periods.
When comparing standard and hybrid models, consider the uniform energy factor (UEF). The industry uses UEF to measure water heater efficiency. If comparing two models, the one with the higher UEF will be cheaper to run long-term.
Watch for the signs that it’s time to replace your old water heater.
Unpleasant smells
Unusual loud noises
Running out of hot water
Rising energy consumption
Any leak, no matter how small
Heat Pump Hybrid Water Heater
Since 2016, TYCO Plumbing has been a residential plumbing contractor serving customers throughout Westminster and the surrounding areas. Our plumbers carefully install all heat pump hybrid water heaters according to manufacturers’ warranty requirements. We’re particularly proud to be a Navien Certified Contractor. Our workmanship guarantee on top of any product warranties gives you even more peace of mind.
Our team also delivers outstanding customer service and care. It’s earned us A+ rated BBB accreditation, a Top Rated Local award, and Elite Service recognition from HomeAdvisor. We have helped many homeowners in the area make their homes more comfortable and efficient.
Contact TYCO Plumbing today to set up an in-home consultation to install a hybrid heat pump in Westminster.
