GE GeoSpring™ Water Heater

Combining advanced heat pump technology with traditional electric elements, the ENERGY STAR® qualified GE GeoSpring hybrid electric heat pump water heater has been designed with maximum energy efficiency in mind, making it the most energy efficient 50-gallon electric water heater available Includes 2 electric heating elements, a pressure relief valve, an internal porcelain-lined tank and an anode rod. An evaporator draws in ambient heat from surrounding air using 2 variable speed fans while condenser coils wrap the tank all the way to the bottom to transfer this heat into the tank and heat the water. This innovative process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional electric water heater, but can reduce water heating expenses up to 62% per year. The GeoSpring electric heat pump water heater is the first residential electric water heater with an electronic back-lit LCD display. Features a user-friendly control system located at eye-level, eliminating the need to bend down to the floor to adjust temperature settings. Changing the mode and temperature is as easy as following the on-screen menu. This easy-to-use electronic control panel offers both simplicity and flexibility, giving consumers as much or as little control as they like. Heat Pump Only mode – This is the most energy efficient mode for this water heater and is recommended for maximum savings. Uses heat from the surrounding air so heating time takes longer than other modes and may not be sufficient in high demand situations such as a large household or company for the weekend. Hybrid mode – Use less energy while still experiencing fast recovery times with this mode. While the unit uses the heat pump as its primary means to heat the water, the standard electric elements may activate if a faster water temperature recovery time is needed. When the system determines that demand has been met, it automatically reverts back to using the heat pump only. This is the default mode the electric water heater is shipped in. High Demand mode – This is a great feature if you have guests spending the weekend and need increased amounts of hot water. High Demand mode operates very similar to Hybrid mode, but lets the system know in advance that it will be experiencing a larger water demand than usual. The water heater will be faster to react to temperature recovery by cycling on the heating elements sooner and for a longer duration of time. Electric mode – This mode shuts off the heat pump and only uses the electric elements to heat the water, just like a standard electric water heater. Standard mode allows for operation in extremely cold situations (less than 45°F) where heat pump functionality would not be ideal. Vacation setting – With this setting, the system will drop the temperature set point to 50°F to save energy, while also preventing the water from freezing. Simply set how many days you will be away, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 90. The unit automatically heats the water to the previous set temperature the day before you are expected to return, allowing you to experience a hot shower the moment you return home.