A. O. Smith CAHP-40 2**: $190 a year to run

This model (Water heaters) uses 902 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $190 a year and $1,896 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.

Energy use
902 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$190
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,896
Efficiency rank
233 / 705

Product details

TypeHybrid/Electric Heat Pump
Heat pump type240 Volt Integrated HPWH
FuelElectric
RefrigerantR-134a
Available sinceMarch 1, 2024

Compared with the average model (Water heaters), this one saves about $37 a year.

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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology