Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) vs GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01)
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.5 versus 4.05 — about 10% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $187/year for the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) against $201/year for the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) — a $14 annual difference. Only the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) | GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.05 | 4.5 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 75 gal | 75 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 59 gal | 50 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1184 kWh/yr | 1102 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 21 A | 23 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 457 % | 491 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R1234YF |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 35 °F |
| Height | 64.2 in | 48.1 in |
| Diameter | 24.3 in | 18.5 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) or the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01)?
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01): about $187/year versus $201/year for the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) at national average rates — a $14 annual difference.
Are the Friedrich Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROH65 T2 FD400-30) and GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.