Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-30: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-30 at 846 kWh/yr, cheaper than most models in its category to run for its category.
The $159 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 23.4% below the electric water heater category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, and ranks 57 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 $49/year under 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 Richmond 10E50-HP5US30 ($159/yr, 846 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-SO ($159/yr, 846 kWh/yr).
Comparing Ruud's own models
Ruud makes 51 ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters; this one ranks 4 of 51 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the PROUH40 T2 CD400-15 at $121/yr, and its priciest, the PROUH80 T0 RU120-MSO at $264/yr.
Cost over its typical lifespan
11 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $159/year, the Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-30 adds up to about $1,750 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
The Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-30 is already efficient for its category at $159/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new electric water heater costs to run.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters before buying.
Protecting what you have
A electric water heater like the Ruud CPROPH50 T2 CD375-30 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.
The data behind this page
At rank 57 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. The 846 kWh/yr figure is ENERGY STAR's own certification, not a wattage estimate; exact dataset IDs are on the data sources page.