In addition to space heating and cooling, an extra feature of the Chiltrix award winning and record-setting air to water heat pumps is high efficiency water heating. A 3-way valve allows the Chiltrix unit to automatically provide domestic water heating by taking a brief pause from space heating or cooling to quickly bring the DHW (Domestic Hot Water) tank to the target temperature, and then resume its primary task of space heating or cooling.
This feature leverages the high COP of the Chiltrix heat pump unit and provides water heating with up to more than FIVE TIMES higher efficiency than a tank with standard electric element water heating, providing up to more than 70% energy savings as compared to a standard electric water heater. This means you can get up to more than 70-80% of your annual water heating for free.
The line-up of Chiltrix Domestic Hot Water Systems leads the water heating industry in first-hour ratings and EUF (efficiency) ratings. |
Yes, Chiltrix now has officially set
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Model Number |
First Hour |
UEF |
System Configuration |
CX35DHW80NR | 87 Gallons |
3.31 |
CX35 with DHW80 Tank, No Backup Element / 71 Gal. Tank |
CX50DHW80NR | 88 Gallons |
3.49 |
CX50 with DHW80 Tank, No Backup Element / 71 Gal. Tank |
CX35DHW105NR | 80 Gallons |
3.75 |
CX35 with DHW105 Tank, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
CX50DHW105NR | 93 Gallons |
3.69 |
CX50 with DHW105 Tank, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
CX35DHW105RIDNR | 101 Gallons |
4.95 |
CX35 with DHW105 Tank w/ Reverse Indirect, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
CX50DHW105RIDNR | 133 Gallons |
4.95 |
CX50 with DHW105 Tank w/ Reverse Indirect, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
Hitzewelle CX35DHW105NR |
80 Gallons |
3.75 |
CX35 with DHW105 Tank, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
Hitzewelle CX50DHW105NR |
93 Gallons |
3.69 |
CX50 with DHW105 Tank, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
Hitzewelle CX35DHW1055RIDNR | 101 Gallons |
4.95 |
CX35 with DHW105 Tank w/ Reverse Indirect, No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
Hitzewelle CX50DHW105RIDNR | 133 Gallons |
4.95 |
CX50 with DHW105 Tank w/ Reverse Indirect , No Backup Element / 99 gal. Tank |
You will notice from the official labels that several Chiltrix configurations have an Estimated Yearly Energy Cost that are so low that some of them are (literally) off the scale provided by DOE. And you can compare the official ratings of all brands and models of certified water heaters at the U.S. Department of Energy Compliance Certification Database where you can see how Chiltrix compares to all others in First-Hour delivery and Uniform Energy Factor (UEF).
What is a Reverse Indirect Tank?
In a standard indirect tank, the water to be heated flows into the tank (via the cold water inlet) and the heat pump connects to the coil, the heated coil transfers heat to the tank contents. With a reverse indirect tank, the water to be heated (cold water inlet) flows into the coil and the heat pump heats the tank contents.With a reverse indirect, the tank content water is part of the hydronic heat pump closed loop system. The coil and water flowing through are heated by the tank contents. See Reverse Indirect Water Heater tank information here.
Chiltrix Tanks Certified Under CFR Title 10 Chapter II Subchapter D Part 430 Subpart B