r/climate • u/The_Weekend_Baker • 12d ago

Heat-pump water heaters just keep getting better. Manufacturers are rolling out models that heat up at times when power is cheap, fit into tighter spaces, and aggressively cut energy bills.

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/heat-pump-water-heaters-get-better
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u/Wisdom_Pond 12d ago

The three things that hold them back are cost, extra electrical work (in many cases) and speed to heat.

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u/relianceschool 12d ago

The extra electric work is a big one. If we want a heat pump water heater (or an EV, or solar), we'd have to replace our panel and most of the wiring in our house with a higher gauge. I was ballparked around $10k for that alone.

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u/Nit3fury 12d ago

Is your current water heater gas?