The Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal rates 4.0 among 65 gallon heat pump water heaters; the Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) rates 3.2 among 80 gallon ones. The Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal costs $360.31 less ($2,618.69 vs $2,979).
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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.
SupplyHouse $2,618.69The 6-year-warranty version of Bradford White’s 80-gallon hybrid, same unit as the discontinued 10-year model, sold and installed through plumbers.
Total Home Supply $2,979These two sit in different size classes (65 gallon and 80 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 80 Gal (6-Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 86 4.20 UEF | 71 4.00 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 88 82 gallons in the first hour | 52 88 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 70 10-year tank, 10-year parts | 17 6-year tank, 6-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% | 38 50 dB(A) | 38 50 dB(A) |
| Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 65 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 65 gal | 75 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.20 | 4.00 |
| First-hour rating | 82 gal | 88 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,181 kWh | 1,240 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 37 °F | 37 °F |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4439730 | 4439729 |
| 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 | 51.1 in tall, 22 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 | 6 yr tank, 6 yr parts |
| Also sold as | Jetglas RE2HP6510-1NCTT | - |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2025-07 |
