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Technology Connections has recently published an in-depth piece of the advantages and disadvantages of in-room heat-pump water heaters [1]. The tl;dw is that i
by slau 22d ago
Technology Connections has recently published an in-depth piece of the advantages and disadvantages of in-room heat-pump water heaters [1].
The tl;dw is that it is significantly slower than a resistive or gas-powered water heater, and lowers the temperature of the room by a few degrees, but nothing major. You have to over-provision them compared to your needs. And they are way bigger.
[1]: https://youtu.be/F_7B2shTPPU https://youtu.be/F_7B2shTPPU
- cogman10 22d ago> significantly slower than a resistive or gas-powered water heater This was TC being a weirdo. He bought a 120V hot water heater. Had he done a regular 240V water heater the recovery time would be comparable to pure resistive water heaters. But the takeaway about cooling is important. These things barely chill the room they are in.
- slau 21d agoI believe he actually addresses that in his video. He mentions that 240V ones typically include resistive elements in case they’re needed IIRC.