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Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Tank Water Heaters

Reduce your energy bill by more than $600 annually when you upgrade from a standard electric or gas water heater to an A. O. Smith smart heat pump water heater - that's $6,000 in savings over 10 years!

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A. O. Smith high-efficiency hybrid electric heat pump water heaters have 4x more efficiency using heat pump technology compared to standard tank units. Using ambient heat from the air, it keeps the water stored in the tank hot and ready.

Federal Tax Credits & Local Utility Rebates

Get up to $2,000 in federal tax credits, plus up to $1,000 in local utility rebates may be in your area when you upgrade to a Smart Heat Pump Water Heater!

Local utility rebates available in limited geographical areas. For information on the Federal Tax Credit, go to: energystar.gov. Check with your tax advisor for applicability. Offer details and expiration may vary. See Rebate Center for details.

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Benefits of Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Tank Water Heaters

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Energy Savings

Heat pump water heaters use heat from the surrounding air to heat your water, minimizing operating costs. Maximizes savings with more than $600/year in energy costs with 4X more efficiency than a standard electric water heater of similar gallon capacity.

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High Efficiency

A. O. Smith hybrid electric heat pumps have a UEF rating up to 3.88 and are ENERGY STAR® certified. Save up to $2,000 in federal tax credits, plus up to $1,000 in local utility rebates may be available in your area. See rebate finder for details.

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Long Lasting

Smart heat pump tank water heaters are built with innovative peace-of-mind, anti-leak protection & alerts and compatible with an optional automatic shut-off valve. Paired with a 10-year limited warranty, these units provide years of hot water for your home.

How it Works

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Smart hybrid heat pump tank water heaters are built to be one of the most efficient tank water heater on the market. Engineered to utilize your home’s electricity along with heat pump technology, the A. O. Smith line of hybrid heat pumps are ENERGY STAR® certified with a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) up to a 3.88 rating, which conserves energy and reducing cost.


A fan at the top of the smart hybrid electric heat pump tank water heater pulls air from the surrounding space through an evaporator. Refrigerant in the evaporator absorbs heat from the air. The refrigerant runs through a compressor, which raises the temperature and pressure. Finally, the heated refrigerant is passed through the condenser coil around the tank and transfers the heat to the water. So, rather than using only the electricity in your home to heat the water, A. O. Smith smart hybrid heat pump water heaters utilize heat within your home to heat the water in your tank.

Still Have Questions?

With A. O. Smith smart hybrid electric heat pump technology, you can save more than $600 annually when you upgrade from a standard electric of similar capacity. The heat pump uses heat available in your home to minimize operating costs, which can save you hundreds of dollars annually compared to a standard tank electric water heater. 

A. O. Smith smart hybrid electric heat pump water heaters are built with an innovative anode to make sure your water can continue heating within your home quickly and efficiently. A. O. Smith also offers models with 6- to 10-year limited warranty options.

Choosing a smart hybrid heat pump water heater for your home will help save money throughout the water heater’s life and follows the same installation process as a standard electric water heater. The initial purchase cost of a hybrid electric heat pump tank water heater is usually higher, which can change the cost of installation depending on your plumbing contractor. However, many utility companies around the United States provide rebates to assist in the initial upfront costs of the electric heat pump. Use A. O. Smith’s Rebate Finder to search for rebates in your area.

A. O. Smith offers three different sizes of smart hybrid electric heat pump tank water heaters to meet your home’s needs—50, 66 and 80 gallons. When choosing the proper water heater, you should consult your local plumbing contractor to provide the correct size and model for your home. Consult A. O. Smith’s online XPERT™ Product Selector.

Due to the smart hybrid electric heat pump technology transferring heat from the air in your home into the water heater, a smart hybrid heat pump water heater operates best when installed in a large space like a basement or garage. For closets or other smaller spaces, A. O. Smith offers a ducting kit to allow the heat pump to use air from an adjacent room. You should consult your local plumbing contractor to see if a smart hybrid electric heat pump tank water heater is the right fit for your home.

Compare And See The Savings!

 
ProLine
ProLine XE® Voltex® AL
 
Standard Electric Tank Water Heater
Voltex® AL Smart Heat Pump Water Heaters
 
Standard Electric Tank Water Heater
Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Tank Water Heaters
 
ENT-50
HPTS-50
 

No Tax Credits or Rebates Available
Single Shower Length
27 minutes
51 minutes
Showers Back-to-Back
3.4 showers
6.4 showers
Showers at the Same Time
2.9 showers
4.6 showers
Maximum Tub Size
75 gallons
140 gallons
Estimated Annual Operating Cost
$780
$180 – More than $600 in savings!
Energy Star® Certified
 
Yes
Smart Anti-Leak Technology
 
Yes
Smart iCOMM Connectivity & Alerts
 
Yes
Optional Smart Automatic Shutoff Compatibility
 
Yes
UEF
0.62
3.88
Limited Warranty
6 Years
10 Years

*Many factors affect the actual performance of a water heater. This represents our closest approximation of your likely experience with this water heater in your local area, but actual performance may vary depending on factors beyond our ability to control or estimate.

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Our pros make it easy – install & save!

Save more than $600 annually when you upgrade from a standard electric of similar capacity. Get it professionally installed by local independent contractors.

Featured Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Tank Water Heaters

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Why A. O. Smith?

 
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Market Leader

A. O. Smith is a leading manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heating technologies, including the #1 most specified commercial water heater.

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Commitment to Innovation

For more than 145 years, we’ve developed state-of-the art products that push new boundaries and improve the lives of our customers.

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Best-In-Class Support

We combine cutting-edge technology with committed people who take pride in providing the very best support for our customers.

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Unmatched Quality

Our products are put through rigorous quality and endurance testing so now matter where hot water is needed, A. O. Smith can provide a solution you can count on.

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