Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM Running Cost (Electric Water…
What the Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM costs to run
The Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM is certified by ENERGY STAR at 900 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among electric water heaters currently certified.
That $169 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM compares to other electric water heaters
Against the category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, this model uses 18.6% less, ranking 142 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $39/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM on that list: Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350BM ($169/yr, 900 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Rheem CPRO H65 T2 RH310BM ($169/yr, 900 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Friedrich lineup
Ranked 12 of Friedrich's 29 certified electric water heaters, this sits between the PROH40 T0 FD120-M ($147/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the PROH80 T0 FD120-MSO ($264/yr, its priciest).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 11-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM costs roughly $1,861 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
Efficient as certified electric water heaters go, $169/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A electric water heater like the Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD350UM is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 900 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 142 of 596 for running cost, see the electric water heater category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.