Hybrid Heat Pumps

 

The best of both worlds

The most efficient water heater on the market

Hybrid Heat Pumps

 

The best of both worlds

The most efficient water heater on the market

EARTH FRIENDLY EFFICIENCY

4X as efficient as a standard electric tank—produces fewer greenhouse gases

 

CONSTANT PROTECTION

Exclusive water leak detection and auto water shut-off valve guards against damage and offers peace of mind3

 

BUILT-IN ECONET®

Control water heater settings right from your mobile device4

 

EASY INSTALLATION

We designed ProTerra to be just as easy to install as a standard electric water heater

 

Hybrid water heaters are a new type of water heater that combines the best of both worlds: the energy efficiency of an electric water heater with the power of a gas water heater. This makes them a great option for homeowners who want to save energy and money without sacrificing performance.

Hybrid water heaters work by using a heat pump to heat water. Heat pumps are very efficient, and they can save homeowners up to 60% on their energy bills compared to traditional electric water heaters. Hybrid water heaters also have a built-in electric heating element to provide hot water on demand, even during periods of high demand.

Advantages of hybrid heat pumps

Energy efficiency

Hybrid water heaters are more energy-efficient than both electric and gas water heaters. This means that you’ll save money on your energy bills, especially if you have a large household or use a lot of hot water.

Powerful

Hybrid water heaters can provide more hot water than electric water heaters.
This is because hybrid water heaters can heat water more quickly and efficiently.

Reliable

Hybrid water heaters are very reliable. They’re also relatively low-maintenance, so you won’t have to worry about them breaking down often.

Versatile

Hybrid water heaters can be used in both cold and warm climates. They’re also a good option for homes with limited space, as they’re typically smaller and lighter than gas water heaters.

We carry all major brands

Hybrid

Electric

Plug-In

Plug-In

With

HydroBoost

Unmatched Savings & so Much More

The Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Water Heater draws heat from the air around it to deliver unmatched savings and works like a standard water heater when the air is too cold. Either way, you enjoy worry-free hot water.

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Save Money & Energy

Save up to $491 per year in energy costs – that's up to $4,910 over 10 years!

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Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Hybrid Electric pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, making it the most efficient water heater on the market with up to a 4.07 UEF.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

The ProTerra Hybrid Electric uses 75% less energy than a standard electric water heater to help minimize your impact on the environment – that's up to 4X the efficiency of a standard electric water heater.

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Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

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Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

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Demand Response Ready

Easily connect to utility demand response programs with the built-in CTA-2045 port. Reduce energy costs even more and earn rebates by participating in Demand Response Programs.

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LeakGuard™ Auto Water Shut-off Valve

Protect your home from water damage with this all-inclusive leak detection and prevention system that limits leaks to no more than 20 oz. of water.

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Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

Control and monitor your water heater – all from your smartphone.

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Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

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Operation Modes

Choose from five operation modes. toadjust to your lifestyle, all from the EcoNet App: Energy Saver, Heat Pump, Electric, High Demand, Vacation.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Easy Gas Replacement

The Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Water Heater draws heat from the air around it to save you money and protect the environment – without compromising comfort.

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Easy Gas Tank Replacement

Standard footprint with 120V, 15 Amp dedicated-circuit plug-in design that requires little to no electrical work.

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Save Money & Energy

Save up to 55% per year in energy costs.

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Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Plug-in pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, delivering up to 5X the efficiency of a gas water heater.

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Fast Recovery

The industry's largest compressor enables the ProTerra Plug-in to quickly recover when hot water is used.

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Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

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Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

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Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

View real-time service alerts and control the water heater from anywhere.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

The reduced energy usage over ten years is the equivalent to taking 1.4 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Disclaimer: Energy Savings of a 50-gallon Plug-in compared to a standard gas water heater of like capacity with minimum efficiency over 10 years.

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Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Easy Gas Replacement with No Electrical Work

The Rheem® ProTerra® Plug-In Water Heater with HydroBoost plugs into any standard 120V outlet for simple installation – and sustained savings.

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Easy Gas Tank Replacement

Standard footprint with 120V, 15 Amp dedicated-circuit plug-in design that requires little to no electrical work.

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Save Money & Energy

Save up to 55% per year in energy costs.

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Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Plug-in pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, delivering up to 5X the efficiency of a gas water heater.

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Get More Hot Water with HydroBoost

Built-in HydroBoost mixing valve extends the tank's hot water, maximizing output.

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Easy Generator Back-up

Low power draw means unit can be easily backed-up by a generator when electricity is unavailable.

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Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

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Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

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Demand Response Ready

Easily connect to utility demand response programs with built-in CTA-2045 port. You can reduce energy costs even more and earn rebates by participating in Demand Response programs.

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LeakGuard™ Auto Water Shut-off Valve

Protect your home from water damage with this all-inclusive leak detection and prevention system that limits leaks to no more than 20 oz. water.

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Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

View real-time service alerts and control the water heater from anywhere.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

The reduced energy usage over ten years is the equivalent to taking 1.4 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Disclaimer: Energy Savings of a 50-gallon Plug-in compared to a standard gas water heater of like capacity with minimum efficiency over 10 years.

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Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Unmatched Savings & so Much More

The Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Water Heater draws heat from the air around it to deliver unmatched savings and works like a standard water heater when the air is too cold. Either way, you enjoy worry-free hot water.

L
Save Money & Energy

Save up to $491 per year in energy costs – that's up to $4,910 over 10 years!

L
Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Hybrid Electric pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, making it the most efficient water heater on the market with up to a 4.07 UEF.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

The ProTerra Hybrid Electric uses 75% less energy than a standard electric water heater to help minimize your impact on the environment – that's up to 4X the efficiency of a standard electric water heater.

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Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

L
Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

L
Demand Response Ready

Easily connect to utility demand response programs with the built-in CTA-2045 port. Reduce energy costs even more and earn rebates by participating in Demand Response Programs.

L
LeakGuard™ Auto Water Shut-off Valve

Protect your home from water damage with this all-inclusive leak detection and prevention system that limits leaks to no more than 20 oz. of water.

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Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

Control and monitor your water heater – all from your smartphone.

L
Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

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Operation Modes

Choose from five operation modes. toadjust to your lifestyle, all from the EcoNet App: Energy Saver, Heat Pump, Electric, High Demand, Vacation.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Easy Gas Replacement

The Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Water Heater draws heat from the air around it to save you money and protect the environment – without compromising comfort.

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Easy Gas Tank Replacement

Standard footprint with 120V, 15 Amp dedicated-circuit plug-in design that requires little to no electrical work.

L
Save Money & Energy

Save up to 55% per year in energy costs.

L
Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Plug-in pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, delivering up to 5X the efficiency of a gas water heater.

L
Fast Recovery

The industry's largest compressor enables the ProTerra Plug-in to quickly recover when hot water is used.

L
Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

L
Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

L
Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

View real-time service alerts and control the water heater from anywhere.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

The reduced energy usage over ten years is the equivalent to taking 1.4 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Disclaimer: Energy Savings of a 50-gallon Plug-in compared to a standard gas water heater of like capacity with minimum efficiency over 10 years.

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Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Easy Gas Replacement with No Electrical Work

The Rheem® ProTerra® Plug-In Water Heater with HydroBoost plugs into any standard 120V outlet for simple installation – and sustained savings.

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Easy Gas Tank Replacement

Standard footprint with 120V, 15 Amp dedicated-circuit plug-in design that requires little to no electrical work.

L
Save Money & Energy

Save up to 55% per year in energy costs.

L
Heat Pump Technology

The ProTerra Plug-in pulls heat energy from the air around it to heat your water, delivering up to 5X the efficiency of a gas water heater.

L
Get More Hot Water with HydroBoost

Built-in HydroBoost mixing valve extends the tank's hot water, maximizing output.

L
Easy Generator Back-up

Low power draw means unit can be easily backed-up by a generator when electricity is unavailable.

L
Energy-Saving & Time of Use Scheduling

Save money and energy by programming your water heater to match your needs throughout the day – and take advantage of lower time-of-use energy rates.

L
Set Vacation / Away Mode

Reduce water heating costs while you're away for a week of just the day – it's easy to set from your phone even if you've already left home.

L
Demand Response Ready

Easily connect to utility demand response programs with built-in CTA-2045 port. You can reduce energy costs even more and earn rebates by participating in Demand Response programs.

L
LeakGuard™ Auto Water Shut-off Valve

Protect your home from water damage with this all-inclusive leak detection and prevention system that limits leaks to no more than 20 oz. water.

L
Built-in EcoNet® WiFi Technology

View real-time service alerts and control the water heater from anywhere.

L
Carbon Footprint Reduction

The reduced energy usage over ten years is the equivalent to taking 1.4 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Disclaimer: Energy Savings of a 50-gallon Plug-in compared to a standard gas water heater of like capacity with minimum efficiency over 10 years.

L
Energy Use Tracking

View weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage reports from your phone to help you better manage energy consumption.

L
Advanced Diagnostics

Plumbers can view detailed alerts and alarm codes while at the water heater and via the Rheem Contractor App to expedite service.

Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater

Four Hybrid Sizes to Fit Your Hot Water Needs & Budget

Upgrading Is Easy

Making the switch to heat pump technology is simple. Side clearance requirement is minimal for the ProTerra Plug-In model and zero for ProTerra Plug-In With HydroBoost and ProTerra Hybrid models – making them a smart replacement option even in tight spaces, like a closet.

Tank, Tankless or Hybrid?

TANK
TANKLESS
💨 Hybrid
Energy efficiency
These units are inefficient when compared to tankless and hybrid heat pump water heaters
These units are more efficient than traditional tank water heaters as they provide hot water on demand
Most efficient units on the market
Power
These units heat water 24 hours a day
Endless hot water
More powerful than traditional tanks as they have three sources of heating, compared to two with traditional tanks
Reliability
Typical lifespan 10-15 years
Typical lifespan 10-20 years
Typical lifespan 15-20 years
Versatility
Can be used in both cold and warm climates
Can be used in both cold and warm climates but works best in warm climates
Can be used in both cold and warm climates but works best in warm climates
Cost
Most economical to install, little maintenance
More maintenance required then tank water heaters. If converting to tank to tankless electrical will need to be upgraded.
Higher installation and maintenance cost. However, energy saving ensures your return on investment

Why switch to TANK

Powerful

Why switch to TANKLESS

Efficient

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