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GE Heat Pump Water Heater
GeoSpring Hybrid

Review of GE, General Electric new hybrid water heater GeoSpring

GE heat pump water heater, called GeoSpring hybrid is the new electric heating unit from General Electric that is using heat pump technology for residential hot water heating.

GE hybrid water heater, GEH50DNSRSA model is 50-gallon unit that is used to replace standard tank type 50-gallon electric water heater while using up to 62% less energy.

GeoSpring General Electric hybrid water heater is Energy Star qualified as it provides great 2.35 energy efficiency, which is more than twice the efficiency of the standard 50-gallon electric water heater (an average EF is 0.9).

Heat pump from General Electric is the great alternative to gas water heaters as you can see from its efficiency and all the advantages and benefits it has to offer; including government grants and utility rebates.

GE Hybrid Water Heater - Features
GE GeoSpring Water Heater - How it works
GeoSpring heating modes
Advantages
Installing
Cost

GE Heat Pump Water Heater Features

GE heat pump GeoSpring is the hybrid water heater that is using heat pump technology for water heating and standard heating elements for the backup heating. GeoSpring is actually the electric water heater that is using compressor, evaporator, condenser and fan integrated into the system.

Heat pump when working draws the surrounding air and runs it back through the air filter, which keeps the dirt and dust to accumulate on the evaporator. When it collects enough dust and dirt, the signal light will turn ON followed by the beep sound. To keep the efficiency high, clean the air filter regularly.

GE heat pump is using an electronic back-lit LCD display, located close to the top of the unit at the eye-level, so you can conveniently change the mode or temperature, by pressing the arrow up or down and following the instructions on the display.

LCD display is part of the integrated electronic system that also helps on diagnostics and easy troubleshooting. The Energy Menu is very helpful and user friendly, which allows you to convert degrees F to degrees C and look at the FAQs where you can find answers about the cold air, noise, modes.

All the water connections on this heat pump are using the standard size of 3/4" and recommended water pressure is 20-125 PSI.

Temperature and pressure safety valve, 3" condensate overflow tube and 6" condensate tube are included. From the relief valve, you should run the discharge line and together with the main drain tube it has to be directed to the suitable open drain.

General Electric provides 10-year limited warranty on this GEH50DNSRSA heat pump model, and one year on the replacement parts and labor.

GE Heat Pump Water Heater - How it works

General Electric heat pump works by using the evaporator to extract the heat from the surrounding air and compressor to increase the temperature. The air is moved through the heat pump by two fans located at the back of the water heater near the top. Condenser coils which wrap the tank all its length transfers the captured heat into the tank and heats the water.

GE heat pump also uses the upper and lower 4.5kW heating elements and can work as the electric water heater. Keep in mind that only one heat source will be in use at the time providing greater energy efficiency while producing hot water.

This is how GE heat pump, GeoSpring will heat the same amount of hot water as conventional tank type electric water heaters, but the energy used is much less, which helps in lowering the water heating expenses up to 62%.

GE Heat Pump Modes

GeoSpring hybrid heat pump is using multiple settings or modes so you can, based on your water heating needs and temperature, maximize your savings by using less energy, use heat pump only, backup heater or both.

eHeat mode allows you to run the heat pump only which makes this mode the most efficient with maximum savings. When the backup heater is not used, it takes longer to heat the water.
Hybrid mode is the default mode, used if faster hot water recovery is needed. First, heat pump will operate and if more hot water is needed than the backup electric heating elements will activate as well. After high demand is met, the system goes back to use the heat pump only. This will provide you hot water faster, longer and with less energy used. When the warm air runs through the system it becomes cool and then moves out. In order to stop the cold air and fan noise coming from the unit temporarily press the STOP COLD AIR button (available for both eHeat and Hybrid modes).
High demand mode is similar to Hybrid mode and is used if there is a sudden need for more hot water than usual. The heat pump system will react promptly and provide hot water faster and for a long time. It will also take more energy to heat this hot water.
When GE heat pump works in the Standard mode, it is the same as the electric water heater. This is especially helpful if the surrounding temperatures are low, when the heat pump decreases its performance and efficiency. Water will increase the temperature faster but the energy consumed will be the highest.
Vacation mode allows you to program the system if you are on a vacation, for example, or absent more than 3 and less than 90 days. Set the system to drop the hot water temperature to 50 F which will also prevent the water from freezing.

Advantages

GE heat pump has the energy factor 2.35 which is higher than the Rheem heat pump, designed with the EF 2.0.

GeoSpring hybrid water heater when compares to the standard electric heater produces the same amount of hot water, but it uses less than half the energy. Per GE study, you will save around 2500 kWh yearly, which gives you the annual savings of approximately $250 (based on 10 cents per kWh).

GE heat pump is the only model from electric water heaters that is recognized as the Energy Star, making it eligible for government grants and utility rebates.

It is good on environment as it applies green technology for reducing greenhouse gases.

It is easy to replace and it occupies almost the same space as the conventional electric 50-gallon water heater tank.

Installing GE Heat Pump Water Heater

GeoSpring hybrid water heater is the free standing unit that requires clean and dry area with at least 700 cubic feet room. The unit requires 240 V and 30 amp electrical power to operate. The electric supply line should be dedicated and installed per electric codes.

As the heat pump uses the surrounding air for water heating, recommendation is to provide at least 7" clearance above the unit. The best is to install the unit so the air filter, front panel and cover can be removed easily for servicing and maintenance.

If you are looking for GE heat pump reviews online, you will notice that the major concern or complain is the noise. GeoSpring hybrid is unsuitable for installation in the spaces close to the living area or bedrooms.

Cost of GE Heat Pump Water Heater

GE hybrid water heater with heat pump technology, as other heat pumps cost more than standard electric water heaters. With the tax incentives, ENERGY STAR rebates and cost savings, GE heat pump will typically pay for itself in approximately 3-4 years.

You can buy GE hybrid heat pump at the Lowe's or at Sears' store for $1,699. Use the GE website here for more info.

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