Electric heat pump hot water heaters work by taking heat from the air and concentrating it in the water heater storage tank. Electric heat pump hot water heaters are up to three times more energy efficient than standard electric water heaters.

Watch the video above to find out more.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

If I were to list the top three things to change in your home to reflect greener living, it would include insulation, lighting, and water heating. As far as water heating goes, finding a really efficient electric water heater has been a challenge. Even the electric tankless models don’t have that good of a track record.

A closer look at the heat pump water heater may be in order, though. They’re usually three times more efficient than your standard electric water heater, which means they can produce the same amount of hot water for one-third the amount of electricity, by pumping existing heat from the surrounding area into the storage tank. As an added benefit, cooler, drier air is returned to the room.

This still may not be as efficient as some gas models, but it’s a giant green step forward for electricity.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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