Ecocute

This is a heat pump type water heater that effectively utilizes the heat from the air to boil water.

In fact, hot water heaters account for about 30% of the energy consumed in the home. Using an efficient hot water heater leads to energy savings.

EcoCute can obtain more than "3" of thermal energy by using "1" of electrical energy and "2" or more of air heat. Compared to conventional electric water heaters, the amount of electricity used is about one-third.

Ecocute

Heat pump technology uses the heat from the air to efficiently boil water.

Electric water heater

The water is heated directly by the heat from a heater installed inside the hot water storage tank, and the water is boiled.

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"Are you satisfied with your EcoCute purchase?" and "What was the deciding factor for purchasing an EcoCute?" are quoted from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association's "Survey on Motivations for Purchasing Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters and Satisfaction with Use" (conducted in January 2022)

Model for a family of four, hot water load: 18GJ/year monthly average, electric hot water heater usage: 460kWh/month, eco-cute usage: 140kWh/month

Kyushu Electric Power" All Electric Nighttime Select" (to be implemented on April 1, 2024) Power usage charge (Nighttime)

1. Base charge, but includes the equivalent of consumption tax, Adjustments for fuel costs, etc. (July 2024: 2.31 yen/kWh) and Renewable Energy Generation Promotion Surcharge (FY2024: 3.49 yen/kWh).
   
2. This comparison is based on utility costs only; initial costs and replacement costs for the equipment itself will be required separately.
   
3. This information is based on estimated conditions only, and actual utility costs will vary depending on the region, equipment efficiency, usage conditions, etc.
   
4. This does not include the amount of electricity used or the fees for using electric hot water heaters or eco-cute to boil water during the day.

The hot water (water) in the EcoCute tank can be used for daily life in the event of a water outage due to a disaster or other reason.

1. The 370L tank can provide enough water for a family of four for three days.
   
2. It cannot be used as drinking water.
   
3. Depending on the model, operation varies, with some models being unable to use stored hot or cold water.

You can choose according to the installation space, and there are types that can be installed in places with little depth or in narrow spaces.

Square (standard) type

Thin type

You can choose the tank capacity according to the number of family members.

Family of 3-4

370Lclass

Family of 4-5

460Lclass

Family of 5-7

550Lclass

Ecocute comes in different types depending on the functions they perform, such as filling the water tank with hot water, keeping it warm, and adding hot water.

This type automatically controls everything from filling the tub with hot water to keeping it warm and adding more hot water.

When the water temperature or water level drops due to the settings

Automatically keeps water warm and adds hot water.

If the water gets cold, add more water.

High temperature water can be added.

Automatic hot water filling. Can also add hot water or add more hot water.

Bath remote control

It can addhigh temperature hot water, cold water, or hot water.

You can addhot water, cold water, or hot water by controlling the bath remote control.

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