Westinghouse 50-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater
Westinghouse 50-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater Review
The Westinghouse 50-Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater is Westinghouse's heat-pump entry in the 50-gallon class. Competes with Rheem ProTerra and AO Smith Voltex at value pricing.
Specs: 50 gallons stored, integrated heat pump + 4500W backup resistance element, UEF 3.42, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient certified, 6-year tank warranty, 5-year compressor warranty.
The 6-year tank warranty and 5-year compressor warranty are shorter than Rheem ProTerra's 10/10. The trade-off reflects the lower price positioning.
About $1,500 unit, $2,500 installed before federal + utility rebates. After IRA Section 25C credit + utility rebates, net install cost often drops to $700-$1,500.
Right buyer: budget-constrained heat-pump install. For longer ownership horizons (10+ years), Rheem ProTerra's 10-year warranty makes it the better economic choice despite higher upfront cost.