Short answer: Yes, for many homes. A 120-volt plug-in heat pump water heater needs a standard outlet instead of a new 240-volt circuit, which is often the costly part of switching from gas or an old electric tank. The catch is size and space: they may recover more slowly than a 240-volt model, and they need room and air around them.
Heat pump water heaters have been sold for years, but most needed a 240-volt circuit like an electric dryer. Two makers now list 120-volt plug-in models. Available: maker page read
| Maker and model | What the maker states |
|---|---|
| A. O. Smith Voltex 120V Plug-In (HPTV-50) | 50-gallon tank (66 and 80 gallons also listed). 120 volts on a 15-amp shared circuit. UEF 3. First hour rating 52 gallons. 45 dBA. 10-year limited tank and parts warranty. ENERGY STAR certified. The maker says it saves up to $118 a year compared with a gas water heater. |
| Rheem ProTerra Plug-in | Rheem lists plug-in 120-volt models, with a dedicated-circuit version and a shared-circuit version. Reported: spec sheet not re-read Check the exact sizes and ratings on Rheem's page before you buy. |
Sources: A. O. Smith product page, read September 30, 2026. Rheem spec sheet, listed but not read in full.
Big households and homes with heavy hot water use. A 240-volt model recovers faster. If you already have a 240-volt circuit from an old electric tank, you give up nothing by using it.
We could not find a manufacturer price. One retailer lists the 50-gallon A. O. Smith model at about $3,345, before installation. Reported: one retailer listing Installed cost depends on your home, so get at least two quotes for the same size and model.
Often, but each program sets its own rules. Many require an ENERGY STAR model, and some keep their own qualified-products list, so check that the exact model is on it before you buy. These are the open programs we track for heat pump water heaters:
| Where | Program | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | CleanBC heat pump water heater (from gas, oil or propane) | $3,500 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| British Columbia | BC Hydro heat pump water heater rebate | Up to $1,000 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| California | SMUD heat pump water heater | Up to $4,000 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| California | LADWP heat pump water heater | Up to $2,500 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| California | Glendale Water & Power: heat pump water heater | Up to $4,000 | Source (checked 2026-09-28) |
| California | Burbank Water & Power: heat pump water heater | Up to $1,500 | Source (checked 2026-09-28) |
| California | Pasadena Water & Power: heat pump water heater | Up to $500 | Source (checked 2026-09-28) |
| Colorado | Xcel Energy heat pump water heater | $1,500 to $750 | Source (checked 2026-09-29) Starts October 1, 2026. |
| Massachusetts | Mass Save: heat pump water heater | Up to $750 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| Nova Scotia | Efficiency Nova Scotia: heat pump water heater | Up to $800 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| New York | NYS Clean Heat: heat pump water heater | $1,250 to $1,000 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| New York | PSEG Long Island heat pump water heater | Up to $1,200 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| Ontario | Home Renovation Savings: heat pump water heater | Up to $500 | Source (checked 2026-09-26) |
| Pennsylvania | PECO heat pump water heater | Up to $350 | Source (checked 2026-09-29) |
| Pennsylvania | PPL Electric heat pump water heater | Up to $400 | Source (checked 2026-09-29) |
| Vermont | Efficiency Vermont: heat pump water heater | $1,000 to $600 | Source (checked 2026-09-28) |
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Rheem's full specifications, and a manufacturer price for either brand. We will update this page when we have read them.
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