ACiQ Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater | 50 Gallon | 69 FHR | 3.75 UEF | 12-Year Warranty | ACiQ-50G-HP-WH

Overview

The ACiQ 50-Gallon Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater is designed to deliver dependable hot water while helping homeowners reduce energy usage and lower operating costs. By combining advanced heat pump technology with traditional electric backup heating, this unit provides an efficient, flexible, and reliable hot water solution for everyday household needs.

With a 50-gallon capacity and a 69-gallon First Hour Rating, this ACiQ hybrid water heater is a great fit for medium-sized households that need strong hot water performance without the high energy consumption of a standard electric water heater.

Heat pump water heaters work by pulling heat from the surrounding air and transferring it into the water, using significantly less electricity than traditional electric resistance heating. As an added benefit, the system can also help cool and dehumidify the surrounding space, making it especially useful in basements, garages, utility rooms, and mechanical areas.

Product Highlights

• 50-Gallon Storage Capacity: Provides dependable hot water for households with moderate to high daily demand.
• 69-Gallon First Hour Rating: Delivers strong hot water availability for showers, laundry, dishes, and everyday household use.
• 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 high 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 needs.
• Top Water Connections: Features standard 3/4 in. NPT hot and cold water connections located on the top of the unit for straightforward 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: Select from Heat Pump, Hybrid, Electric, Vacation, and High Demand modes to balance efficiency and hot water availability.
• Dehumidification Benefit: Removes moisture from the surrounding air while operating in heat pump mode, helping improve comfort in garages, basements, 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: 3.75 UEF
• Recovery Efficiency: 430%
• Estimated Electric Usage: 855 kWh/year
• Electric Input: 5.5 kW

Storage Capacity

• Nominal Gallon Capacity: 50 gallons
• Rated Gallon Capacity: 47 gallons
• First Hour Rating: 69 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

• Medium-sized homes
• Basements
• Garages
• Utility rooms
• Mechanical rooms
• Energy-conscious homeowners replacing a standard electric water heater