State Premier Hybrid Electric 80-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater
State Premier Hybrid Electric 80-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater Review
The State Premier Hybrid Electric 80-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater is A.O. Smith's plumber-channel large-capacity heat-pump, sold under the State brand. Functionally equivalent to AO Smith Voltex Premium HPTU-80 distributed through Lowe's.
Specs: 80 gallons stored, integrated heat pump + 4500W backup resistance element, UEF 3.42, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certified, 10-year tank warranty, 10-year heat pump compressor warranty.
The 80-gallon capacity handles 5+ person households with overlapping demand. Heat-pump operating cost about $18/month versus $65 for 80-gallon electric resistance — saves $5,500+ over 10 years.
About $2,200 plumber-channel pricing, $3,400 plumber-installed before federal + utility rebates. After IRA Section 25C credit + utility rebates, net install cost often drops to $1,400-$2,400.
Install requirements same as smaller heat-pump variants: 750+ cubic feet of air around unit, 50-90°F ambient, condensate drainage. Right install: basements, large utility rooms, attached garages in moderate climates. About 78" tall × 27" diameter — substantially larger physical footprint than 50-gallon heat-pump.
- Heat pump technology — 2–3× more efficient than resistance electric; UEF 3.45 qualifies for federal tax credits
- UEF 3.45 — 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