Stiebel Eltron Accelera 220 E Heat Pump Water Heater, 240V, 58 gallon, 233058

Stiebel Eltron Accelera 220 E Heat Pump Water Heater, 240V, 58 gallon, 233058, 040232177101

Heaters are designed from the ground up to rely on the heat pump, not on the back-up element because that is the most efficient way. Our “50-gallon” heat pump water heater is actually 58 gallons and our 80-gallon model is, well, 80 gallons, because large is the best for a heat pump water heater. Large capacity means the water you are using, as much as possible, was heated the most efficient way - with the heat pump.

We super-insulate our tanks, because minimizing stand-by losses means less energy is wasted. For maximum energy savings it makes no sense to skimp on the insulation and increase energy consumption. We use a single resistance element for back-up water heating during times of high demand. Our single booster element is located in the most efficient place - at the very top of the tank because that’s where the hot water is drawn from.

Until recently, the best “high efficiency” water heaters could only approach 100% efficiency. Heat pump water heater technology redefines water heater efficiency, producing efficiencies more than 3 times that. For every watt an Accelera’s compressor and fan uses, the equivalent of 3-5 watts of hot water are generated.

In warm climates, an Accelera is placed either in the garage, where it uses the heat from the outside air to make hot water, or inside the house, where it helps with the air conditioning load. In cooler climates, the unit is typically placed in the basement where it also acts as a dehumidifier. You get hot water at a discount plus a drier basement as well.

Here are some of the features of our heat pump water heaters and why they have them:
Digital display
SG Ready

The Accelera 220 E and 300 E have a simple-to-operate end user menu that is accessed through the electronic display. The display also shows performance information, including total volume of Homehot water available. Accelera is “smart meter” ready and options are accessed through the display.

Easy access for service
The entire top of an Accelera 220 E and 300 E can be quickly removed for easy servicing from all sides.

Redesigned air flow
Air intake and exhaust are angled to allow opportunity for installation in compact spaces. In addition we decreased noise by separating the airflow from the refrigerant loop and increasing fan diameter.

Impressed current anode corrosion protection
The Accelera 220 E and 300 E are equipped with an electronic anode for maintenance-free protection instead of an anode rod. This system also provides protection with the minimum current necessary as opposed to a steady-on system.

The condenser
Accelera Roll-bond condenser

The evaporator
Accelera's efficient evaporator has superior cold climate performance

The cold water inlet
Even the smallest thing is not overlooked. The cold water inlet is designed to prevent incoming cold water from cooling the hot water in the tank during a draw. This helps provide the greatest possible volume of hot water without using the booster heating element. This feature also increases heat pump efficiency by allowing a small cold water reservoir to remain in the very bottom of the tank.

The Accelera 220 E and 300 E have a roll-bond wrap-around condenser because it prevents refrigerant contamination of the water, mitigates hard water problems (in conjunction with the glass-lined tank), and is the best solution for energy efficiency.

The coating on the Accelera evaporator protects against corrosion and also allows quick water drainage for increased air flow and greater heat transfer and efficiency. Because the evaporator is self-cleaning no filter is required. A dual-path refrigerant flow provides cold climate performance in addition to warm climate performance.

A heat pump water heater’s recovery time is slower than a standard tank. But with the correct balance engineered between tank size and heat pump capacity, both efficiency and comfort are possible. The tank in an Accelera 300 E is 80 gallons because we know that is an optimal size to satisfy average annual household hot water demand as much as possible via the heat pump. Similarly the Accelera 220 E tank is 58 gallons because it is an optimal size for smaller households. With both models, if more hot water is needed, the single back-up element at the top of the tank near the outlet ensures comfort without sacrificing efficiency.

How a heat pump works in an Accelera?
An Accelera works like an air conditioner, but instead of transferring the heat to the outdoors, it transfers heat into the tank of water. This process is many times more efficient than any other type of water heater.

It works like this:
The fan moves room air through the evaporator, which contains liquid refrigerant that extracts heat from the ambient air as it evaporates. As the refrigerant warms, it changes into a gas. The warm gaseous refrigerant passes through the compressor which increases its pressure. As the pressure increases, the temperature of the refrigerant rises until it becomes hot. The hot refrigerant then passes through the condenser wrapped around the water tank. Because heat travels from hot to cold, the heat in the refrigerant transfers to the water in the tank. The refrigerant, having transferred its heat to the water is now a super-cool liquid. It then passes through the expansion valve to become a warmer, yet still cold, liquid, ready to become a gas again in the evaporator and continue the cycle.

• Heat Pump Water Heaters, not “hybrids”
• Designed to provide comfort plus lowest possible energy costs
• Reduces hot water costs by up to 80%
• Engineered in Germany, Stiebel Eltron heat pump water heaters have been the largest seller in Europe for over 30 years
• Backed by a 10-year warranty
• Large tank + single heating element