Overview
The ACiQ 80-Gallon Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater is built for larger households that need reliable hot water while keeping energy costs under control. By combining advanced heat pump technology with traditional electric backup heating, this unit delivers a smart balance of performance, efficiency, and everyday comfort.
With an 80-gallon capacity and a 91-gallon First Hour Rating, this ACiQ hybrid water heater is ideal for busy homes with higher hot water demand, including multiple bathrooms, larger families, laundry, dishes, and back-to-back showers.
Heat pump water heaters work by pulling heat from the surrounding air and transferring it into the water, using significantly less electricity than standard electric water heaters. As an added benefit, the system can help cool and dehumidify the surrounding space, making it a great fit for basements, garages, utility rooms, and mechanical areas.
Product Highlights
- 80-Gallon Storage Capacity: Provides dependable hot water for larger households and homes with high daily hot water demand.
- 91-Gallon First Hour Rating: Delivers strong hot water availability for multiple showers, laundry, dishwashing, and other high-demand applications.
- Hybrid Heat Pump Technology: Uses surrounding air to heat water more efficiently than conventional electric water heaters.
- Built-In 4,500-Watt Electric Backup Elements: Automatically provide faster recovery during periods of increased hot water demand.
- Recovery Rate: Recovers approximately 21 gallons per hour at a 90°F temperature rise using the electric heating elements.
- Hot Water Setpoint Range: Adjustable temperature settings from approximately 95°F to 150°F to accommodate a variety of household hot water needs.
- Top Water Connections: Features standard 3/4 in. NPT hot and cold water connections located on the top of the unit for simplified installation.
- High Energy Efficiency: Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of up to 3.75 helps significantly reduce electricity consumption compared to standard electric water heaters.
- Multiple Operating Modes: Choose from Heat Pump, Hybrid, Electric, Vacation, and High Demand modes to balance efficiency and recovery performance.
- Dehumidification Benefit: Removes moisture from the surrounding air while operating in heat pump mode, making it ideal for basements, garages, and utility rooms.
- Easy-to-Read LED Display: Digital controls provide convenient access to temperature settings, operating modes, and system diagnostics.
- Washable Air Filter: Easily removable filter helps maintain peak heat pump performance with routine cleaning.
Why Choose a Heat Pump Water Heater?
A heat pump water heater is one of the most efficient ways to heat water in your home. Instead of relying only on electric resistance heat, it transfers existing heat from the air into the tank. This helps provide reliable hot water while using less energy, making it a smart long-term upgrade for homeowners focused on efficiency and savings.
Energy Efficiency
- Uniform Energy Factor: 4.00 UEF
- Recovery Efficiency: 450%
- Estimated Electric Usage: 1240 kWh/year
- Electric Input: 5.5 kW
Storage Capacity
- Nominal Gallon Capacity: 80 gallons
- Rated Gallon Capacity: 75 gallons
- First Hour Rating: 91 gallons
Electrical Requirements
- Voltage: 240V, 1 Phase, 60Hz
- Voltage Range: 208V to 240V
Additional Features
- LED Screen: Yes
- Dry Fire Protection: Yes
- Operation Modes: 5
- Replaceable Filter: Yes
Ideal Applications
- Larger homes
- Homes with multiple bathrooms
- Basements
- Garages
- Utility rooms
- Mechanical rooms
- Energy-conscious homeowners replacing a standard electric water heater
