Heat Pump Water Heater Installation
Hybrid electric water heaters that pull heat from the surrounding air, using a fraction of the electricity of a standard electric tank. Installed by Ohio-licensed plumbers with a written estimate.
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Bedrock Plumbing & Drain Cleaning installs heat pump water heaters in Columbus, OH and the surrounding Central Ohio suburbs. A heat pump water heater moves warmth from the room air into the tank, so it runs two to three times as efficiently as a standard electric tank. Before quoting, we confirm the install space stays warm enough year-round and has enough air volume for the unit. The federal 25C tax credit for these units ended for installs after December 31, 2025, so we check current utility offers for your address and quote the real cost.
SYMPTOMS
Signs a heat pump water heater fits your home
- You heat water with an electric tank today
- Your tank is 10 years old or older
- Your electric bill jumped after the household grew
- Your water heater sits in an unfinished basement
- The basement feels damp through July and August
- Your utility room stays above 40 degrees F all year
- You want tank-style hot water with no flue or gas line
- You are adding solar or moving the home off gas
If any of these sound familiar, call (614) 532-4781 We can usually diagnose in one visit.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Bedrock Plumbing & Drain Cleaning for heat pump water heaters
Space and Airflow Measured First
Most units need about 700 to 1,000 cubic feet of air. We measure your room before quoting.
Electrical Confirmed Up Front
Full-size models need a dedicated 240-volt circuit. We check panel capacity before install day.
Condensate Drain Planned
Heat pump units drip condensate. We route it to a floor drain or add a pump.
Straight Answers on Rebates
The federal credit ended in 2025. We check current utility programs for your address before you decide.
COMPARE
Heat pump, tankless, or standard tank?
| Heat pump (hybrid) | Gas tankless | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Electric | Natural gas or propane |
| Efficiency | 2 to 3 times a standard electric tank | Up to 0.98 UEF (Rinnai SENSEI RX) |
| Space needed | Tank footprint plus about 700 to 1,000 cu ft of air | Wall-mounted, about the size of a carry-on bag |
| Hot water supply | Stored tank with backup electric elements | Continuous, on demand |
| Best fit | Electric homes with a basement or large utility room | Gas homes with high hot water demand |
Have gas service? See our tankless water heater installation page for Rinnai and Navien options.
OUR PROCESS
From Call to Clean-Up
Site Check
We measure the room and its year-round temperature, then confirm circuit and drain access.
Written Recommendation
You get a sized unit and total installed price, plus current rebate options for your address.
Professional Installation
Unit set, water lines connected, condensate routed, and expansion tank installed where code requires.
Setup and Walkthrough
We set the operating mode and register the warranty. Then we show you how to clean the filter.
WHAT WE DO
Heat pump water heater services we offer in Columbus, OH
- Electric Tank to Heat Pump Conversion
Old electric tank removed and replaced with a hybrid unit on the same circuit where it qualifies.
- Gas to Heat Pump Conversion
Gas tank capped and removed, with a heat pump unit sized up to match your demand.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Replacement
Swap an aging hybrid unit for a current model with a fresh manufacturer warranty.
- Condensate Drain and Pump Installation
Condensate routed to a floor drain or pumped out so the unit never drips on your floor.
- Ducting for Smaller Rooms
Intake and exhaust ducting or a louvered door when the room is under the air requirement.
- Expansion Tank and Safety Valves
Thermal expansion tank and relief valve installed to Ohio code.
- Annual Maintenance
Air filter cleaning, tank flush, anode check, and condensate line clearing.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Repair
Diagnosis for error codes and compressor faults, with backup element replacement.
Every job starts with a written estimate. Call (614) 532-4781
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FAQs
Common questions about heat pump water heaters
It works like a refrigerator in reverse. A small compressor pulls heat from the surrounding air and moves it into the tank. Backup electric elements switch on during heavy demand, so you keep a full tank of hot water.
Installed cost depends on tank size, electrical work, condensate routing, and whether you are converting from gas. You get an itemized written estimate after the site check. You approve that price before any work starts.
The federal 25C credit ended for units placed in service after December 31, 2025. Installs completed in 2025 can still be claimed on the 2025 return. For 2026 installs, we check current AEP Ohio and other utility programs for your address during the estimate.
Usually, yes. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends a space that stays between 40 and 90 degrees F year-round, and most Central Ohio basements do. The unit also cools and dehumidifies the room, which helps in humid summer months.
Most full-size models need about 700 to 1,000 cubic feet of air, roughly a 10 by 10 foot room with a 7 to 10 foot ceiling. Some models work in as little as 450 cubic feet. Smaller rooms can work with a louvered door or ducting.
The compressor and fan make a steady hum, similar to a dehumidifier. In a basement or garage most homeowners never notice it. We advise against installing one right next to a bedroom.
Yes. The conversion needs electrical work and usually a larger tank than the gas unit it replaces. Some 120-volt plug-in models are built for gas retrofits. We size the tank to your household during the site check.
Clean the air filter every few months and keep the condensate line clear. With Columbus water at about 7 grains per gallon, an annual tank flush and anode check protect the tank. Bedrock offers this as an annual maintenance visit.
Yes. We pull the required plumbing permit and meet the inspector on site. Permit costs are part of the quoted price.
Yes. Bedrock holds Ohio plumbing license #PL50124 and carries full liability insurance.
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Call (614) 705-2041 for a written estimate on a heat pump water heater. You approve the price before we start.
- Written estimate
- Upfront pricing
- No hidden fees
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