DIY Heat Pump Water Heater Install

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are the most energy-efficient water heaters on the market, saving 2-4x the energy of other types of water heaters. Like heat pumps, they efficiently transfer heat instead of creating it, which leads to huge energy savings. While there are incentives in place to offset the cost of a heat pump water heater, the installation can be more costly than a standard electric or gas water heater. It can also be more challenging to find a contractor experienced in installing HPWHs. Many homeowners are choosing to install their own HPWHs, to overcome these challenges and save money. Surveys show that significant amounts (between 30-50%) of HPWH installs are DIY in leading markets like the Northwest and Maine.