Running cost for the GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1**
At 923 kWh/yr, the GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1**'s ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified electric water heater.
That $174 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 GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1** compares to other electric water heaters
Against the category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, this model uses 16.5% less, ranking 229 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $34/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1** on that list: GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50STTP 1** ($174/yr, 923 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50TTTP 1** ($174/yr, 923 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing GSW WATER HEATERS's own models
Ranked 6 of GSW WATER HEATERS's 13 certified electric water heaters, this sits between the GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50LBTTP 1** ($172/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-66TTP 1** ($252/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
11 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $174/year, the GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1** adds up to about $1,909 in electricity over that span.
Weighing a replacement
Efficient as certified electric water heaters go, $174/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters before buying.
If you're keeping it
A electric water heater like the GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50T 1** 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
Two sourced numbers, nothing modeled: ENERGY STAR's certified kWh/yr for this exact model, and EIA's published state electricity rate. At rank 229 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.