With advanced heat pump technology combined with
traditional electric elements, this new GeoSpring
hybrid electric heat pump water heater has been
designed with maximum energy efficiency in mind.
The tank portion of this ENERGY STAR® qualified
electric water heater includes two electric heating
elements, a pressure relief valve, an internal
porcelain-lined tank and an anode rod. But what
truly sets this product apart is just above the
tank.
How does it work?
A compressor and evaporator are
integrated into the electric water heater unit and
the evaporator draws in ambient heat from
surrounding air using two variable speed fans.
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% to save
$320* per year. And that could have a dramatic
impact on monthly utility bills for years to come!
Easy-to-use control panel
The GeoSpring electric heat
pump water heater is the first residential
electric water heater with an electronic
back-lit LCD display. The panel features a
user-friendly control system located at
eye-level to eliminate 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.
Multiple settings meet
a variety of needs
eHeat™ mode–
Maximize your savings. In this mode, the
water heater only operates the heat pump to
heat the water. This is the most efficient
mode, and allows for the greatest amount of
savings.
Hybrid mode–
Use less energy while still experiencing
fast recovery times. 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 will
automatically revert 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.
Standard 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. Now
you can experience a hot shower the moment
you return home.
Air Filter
In the Hybrid, eHeat and High
Demand modes, the water heater moves air
through the system and out the back of the
unit. An air filter is in place to protect
the evaporator from accumulating dirt and
dust. A clean air filter is important to get
the highest efficiency. When the filter
requires cleaning, a red indicator light
above the "Filter" button will become
illuminated, and an audible beep will sound.
The filter can be wiped clean with a damp
rag or rinsed with warm water.
