The Midea-built design with Bosch’s name and warranty, sold at Lowe’s.
Lowe's $4,550
The Midea-built design, sold direct by an online HVAC store, for a buyer installing it themselves who doesn’t need labor cover.
- 80 galSize
- 4.00UEF
- 91 galFirst hour
- 240 VPower
- 37.4 °FRuns down to
- 10 yr tankWarranty
Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Built by Midea, like several other brands here, with the same certified ratings
- Very efficient: a certified UEF of 4.00, about a quarter of the electricity of a standard electric tank
- No labor cover in the warranty
- Louder than most at 49 dB(A); best kept away from bedrooms
- No Wi-Fi or app control
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ACIQ-80G-HP-WH |
|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | |
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 74 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.00 |
| First-hour rating | 91 gal |
| Draw pattern | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,240 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 37.4 °F |
| Sound level | 49 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 3626855 |
| Installation | |
| Power | 240 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 4,500 W |
| Operating air range | 37 to 109 °F |
| Size | 41.7 in tall, 21.8 in across |
| Weight | 290 lb |
| Refrigerant | R-134a |
| Features | |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes |
| Leak detection | No |
| Modes | Economy, Heat Pump, Hybrid, E-Heater, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | |
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts |
| Also sold as | 1HVAC ACIQ-80G-HP-WH, DIYCOOL ACIQ-80G-HP-WH, PolarWave ACIQ-80G-HP-WH |
| Released | 2024-05 |
Alternatives in this size
A Midea-built heater with Rinnai’s support network and one of the few listings on Amazon. Check the seller is a Rinnai-authorized dealer before buying.
Amazon $2,699The Midea original behind several heaters here, sold through HVAC contractors. Buy whichever version is easiest to get with the warranty you want.
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