NW Water Heaters is the premier information resource for consumers to learn about the benefits of modern heat pump water heaters. The latest generation of heat pump water heaters can produce hot water with as little as 40% of the energy used in standard electric water heaters.

Consumers need to be careful selecting the proper heat pump water heater for their household and the climate they live in. Not every electric water heater is created equal: AirGenerate Airtap™ Hybrid water heaters are the most advanced heat pump water heaters sold to date in the United States of America.

ENERGY STAR qualified AirTap™ electric water heaters save money and protect the environment through their energy-efficiency.

AirTap™ electric water heaters operate in efficient heat pump mode down to 20 degrees ambient temperature.

AirTap™ heat pump water heaters can be connected to ductwork to exhaust cold air out of the living space.

AirTap™ features an 8,000 BTU heat pump for fast hot water recover and efficiency with an outstanding Energy Factor of 2.46.

AirTap™ tanks are made of stainless steel to withstand tough water conditions.

AirTap™ electric water heaters are operating at a low sound level of 48 decibels (a new dishwasher).

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance states that most heat pump water heater models available in the U.S. market aren’t suitable for use in the Northwest, because they are designed for warmer climates and lose efficiency below 40 degrees. NEEA developed a specification to address cold temperature performance issues. The AirGenerate Airtap™ Hybrid is currently the only US heat pump water heater optimized for Northern climates.

Home owners with an existing electric water heater living in Oregon, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho can save a $1,000 toward the installation of an AirGenerate AirTap heat pump water heater rebate though June 30, 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Read more about the $1,000 Smart Water Heat rebate.