Introducing the Latest in Energy Saving Products from Stiebel EltronNew Accelera 300 Heat Pump Water Heaters

May 12, 2009 -- The new Accelera® 300 reduces hot water costs up to 80%. Heat pumps have been around for decades, but a heat pump water heater is a brand new concept. The Accelera® 300 works like an air conditioner but instead of dumping the heat outdoors, it puts it into the 80 gal tank of water. Additionally, it cools and dehumidifies the surrounding air and the tank insulation minimizes stand-by losses.

The beauty of heat pump water heating technology is that the amount of electrical energy needed to create hot water is greatly reduced compared to a conventional electric tank type water heater. The Accelera® 300 can extract up to 80% of its energy requirements from the energy in the air around it. The Accelera's compressor and fan consume only 1kWh of electricity to generate the heat equivalent of 3 -- 5kWh.

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The efficiency of the unit goes up with increasing ambient air temperatures. This groundbreaking efficiency redefines what a water heater is capable of, and what savings can really mean! In a warm climate, the unit can either be placed in the garage where it takes heat from the ambient air, or inside the house, where it helps with the air conditioning load. In a cooler climate, the unit is typically placed in the basement where it also acts as a dehumidifer. You get hot water at a discount and a dry basement as well.

The Accelera® 300 is eligible (pending Energy Star certification) for a 30% federal tax credit on materials and labor, as well as any state or local tax or rebate incentives.

There is an industry leading 5-year warranty on all Stiebel Eltron Accelera® 300 heat pump water heaters. For more information please visit our website at www.stiebel-eltron-USA.com or call us at (800) 582-8423.