The 5 best heat pump water heaters to buy in 2026, according to Consumer Reports
If you’re in the market for a more energy-efficient heating system, but don’t know which to choose, look no further.
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Most people buying a heat pump for the first time don’t know where to start. If that’s you, there’s no need to worry. Consumer Reports has you covered.
It compiled a list of the best heat pump water heaters you can buy in 2026. Continue reading to see which made the list and why.
1 / 5
Sanden SanCO 2
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CR liked this split-unit model, which warms water quickly and comes with a generous 15-year warranty. It's supposedly capable of heating water to temperatures as low as -20F and has “superb functionality and efficiency.” CR noted it’s more expensive than many models, retailing for $5,300.
2 / 5
GE Profile Geospring
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The GE Profile Geospring is the most energy-efficient model CR tested. CR liked the heat pump’s large 50-gallon tank and ten-year warranty. It also has a wireless sensor that will detect leaks. It retails at $2,530.
3 / 5
Navien NWP500-50
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CR praised Navien’s NWP500-50 for energy efficiency, but it only got middling scores for speed of heating. Like the GE profile, it has a 50-gallon tank and a 10-year warranty, but also connects to wifi. It retails for $2,100.
4 / 5
A.O. Smith ProLine XE Voltex HPTS-50 200
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A.O. Smith $AOS ProLine XE Voltex HPTS-50 200 is a mouthful to say, but it’s a solid heat pump, CR said. It has a 50-gallon storage tank, and its side and top plumbing connections mean it can be configured in different ways, depending on how much room you have. It retails for $1,986.
5 / 5
A.O. Smith Signature 900 HPS10-50H45DV
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Another mouthful from A.O. Smith $AOS, the A.O. Smith Signature 900 HPS10-50H45DV is also a solid heat pump, according to CR. It’s about the same price, at $1,950, but it can’t be configured in as many different positions.