Lochinvar AWHP50 50-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater
Lochinvar AWHP50 50-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater Review
The Lochinvar AWHP50 is a 50-gallon heat-pump water heater from Lochinvar. Standard residential size for 3-person households. Lochinvar's hydronic specialist engineering applied to heat-pump category.
Specs: 50 gallons stored, integrated heat pump + 4500W backup resistance element, UEF 3.45, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certified, 10-year tank warranty.
About $1,899 unit, $2,800 installed before federal + utility rebates. After IRA Section 25C credit + utility rebates, net install cost often drops to $900-$1,900.
Right buyer: 3-person primary residence wanting Lochinvar engineering in heat-pump category, particularly in regions with established Lochinvar dealer presence (Midwest, Northeast).
- Heat pump technology — 2–3× more efficient than resistance electric; UEF 4.00 qualifies for federal tax credits
- UEF 4 — top-tier efficiency; qualifies for Inflation Reduction Act §25C residential credit
- 10-year warranty — solid above-average coverage for this class
- Heat pump mode requires 1,000 sq ft ambient space and 40–90°F surrounding air — loses efficiency in cold utility rooms