GE has created a new water heater – a next generation – that saves energy by novel use of technology. Advanced (for a water heater at least) technology from other areas like sophisticated controls, hybrid modes and heat pumps can result in a very energy efficient water heater.
" … GE rethought every aspect of this appliance from the ground up. … can reduce water heater operating cost up to 62% and save $320 pe
r year … "
" eHeat™ Mode (most energy efficient mode) … [using a heat pump] removes heat from the surrounding air, heats the water … Time required to heat water is longer in this mode, but should be adequate for normal demand households. … Hybrid Mode (default mode) Combines … eHeat with the recovery speed and power of standard electric. … High Demand Mode … higher than average water usage … Standard Electric Mode … faster than all other modes but it is the LEAST energy-efficient mode."
A control panel at eye level allows for easy access and control. Leave it alone or use it as needed to customize your hot water needs . " … enables the vacation mode " …. system will drop the temperature set point to 50°F to save energy … preventing the water from freezing … automatically heats the water to the previous set temperature the day before you are expected to return. ..
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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.
Via: GE LINK