Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal
#2 in 65 GallonFull review
Bradford White’s second-generation hybrid, sold and installed through plumbers, with a 10-year tank and parts warranty and a port for utility demand-response programs.
The Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal rates 4.0 among 65 gallon heat pump water heaters; the Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal rates 3.5 among 40–50 gallon ones.
Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal
#6 in 40–50 GallonFull review
Bradford White’s second-generation hybrid, sold and installed through plumbers, with a 10-year tank and parts warranty and a port for utility demand-response programs.
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (65 gallon and 40–50 gallon), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 86 4.20 UEF | 64 3.89 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 88 82 gallons in the first hour | 60 65 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 70 10-year tank, 10-year parts | 70 10-year tank, 10-year parts |
| Cold rooms 15% | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 65 gal | 50 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 65 gal | 45 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.20 | 3.89 |
| First-hour rating | 82 gal | 65 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Yearly energy use | 1,181 kWh | 835 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 37 °F | 37 °F |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4439730 | 4439734 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 25 A, 208/240 V | 25 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 4,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Operating air range | 37 to 120 °F | 37 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 44.6 in tall, 22 in across | 46.1 in tall, 18 in across |
| Refrigerant | R-134a | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Bradford White Wave | Bradford White Wave |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid Plus, Electric, Vacation | Heat Pump, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid Plus, Electric, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts |
| Also sold as | Jetglas RE2HP6510-1NCTT | Jetglas RE2HP5010-1NCTT |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2025-07 |