Heat pump water heaters whose heat pump keeps running in a room at 35 °F or colder, so an unheated garage or basement doesn't push them onto the backup element.
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.
Best Heat Pump Water Heaters for Cold Garages: 40–50 Gallon
- GE Profile 50 Gal#1 of 6Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.974.3077 gal240 V35 °F - GE Profile 40 Gal#2 of 6Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,419.97$2,419.974.2064 gal240 V35 °F - Ariston NUOS Side-Connect 50 Gal#3 of 6Full review
A non-Midea design with a leak sensor built in and a 10-year tank and parts warranty, sold through plumbing dealers. It is louder than most here.
No price3.7568 gal240 V35 °F - Ariston NUOS Side-Connect 40 Gal#4 of 6Full review
A non-Midea design with a leak sensor built in and a 10-year tank and parts warranty, sold through plumbing dealers. It is louder than most here.
No price3.5866 gal240 V35 °F - GE Profile 50 Gal 120V#5 of 6Full review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,639.97$2,639.973.2059 gal120 V35 °F - GE Profile 40 Gal 120V#6 of 6Full review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.973.1046 gal120 V35 °F
Best Heat Pump Water Heaters for Cold Garages: 65 Gallon
- GE Profile 65 Gal#1 of 4Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances Wayfair $2,349$2,3494.3087 gal240 V35 °F - LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal#2 of 4Full review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
No price3.9376 gal240 V23 °F - Ariston NUOS Side-Connect 65 Gal#3 of 4Full review
A non-Midea design with a leak sensor built in and a 10-year tank and parts warranty, sold through plumbing dealers. It is louder than most here.
No price3.8578 gal240 V35 °F - GE Profile 65 Gal 120V#4 of 4Full review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances Wayfair $2,547$2,5473.4077 gal120 V35 °F
Best Heat Pump Water Heaters for Cold Garages: 80 Gallon
- GE Profile 80 Gal#1 of 4Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $3,159.97 Wayfair $2,844$2,8444.40101 gal240 V35 °F - LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal#2 of 4Full review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
No price3.9094 gal240 V23 °F - Ariston NUOS Side-Connect 80 Gal#3 of 4Full review
A non-Midea design with a leak sensor built in and a 10-year tank and parts warranty, sold through plumbing dealers. It is louder than most here.
No price4.0187 gal240 V35 °F - GE Profile 80 Gal 120V#4 of 4Full review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances Wayfair $3,042$3,0423.5094 gal120 V35 °F
