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.
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