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Running cost for the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTV 2**

One of the more expensive models in its category to run
$291/year at 18.8¢/kWh, the 51-state average

The RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTV 2** is certified by ENERGY STAR at 1,550 kWh a year, one of the more expensive models in its category to run among electric water heaters currently certified.

$0.80per day
$24.28per month
1,550kWh per year, certified
$3,205over a 11-yr lifespan

The $291 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.

Where this ranks

That's 40.3% above the electric water heater category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, and ranks 586 of 596 certified electric water heaters for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 596 currently-certified electric water heaters feeds that average, putting this model about $84/year over it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.

The closest alternatives by cost

Sorted by running cost among electric water heaters, one step cheaper is Lochinvar HPV065KD 2** ($291/yr, 1,550 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-66-DHPTV 2** ($291/yr, 1,550 kWh/yr).

Comparing RELIANCE WATER HEATERS's own models

RELIANCE WATER HEATERS makes 28 ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters; this one ranks 26 of 28 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the 10-50-DHPTS 2** at $156/yr, and its priciest, the 10-80-DHPTV 2** at $311/yr.

RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTV 2** over 11 years

11 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $291/year, the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTV 2** adds up to about $3,205 in electricity over that span.

Is it worth replacing?

Running above the category average, $291/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.

Compare current ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters before buying.

Protecting what you have

Whether or not the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 10-50-DHPTV 2** ever needs replacing, a repair is the more common failure for a electric water heater, one a protection plan budgets for ahead of time.

The data behind this page

Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 1,550 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 586 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.