This is a heat pump type water heater that effectively utilizes the heat from the air to boil water.
In fact, hot water heaters account for about 30% of the energy consumed in the home. Using an efficient hot water heater leads to energy savings.
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- Source: Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, "Energy Trends (June 2025 Edition)"
EcoCute can obtain more than "3" of thermal energy by using "1" of electrical energy and "2" or more of air heat. Compared to conventional electric water heaters, the amount of electricity used is about one-third.
Ecocute
Heat pump technology uses the heat from the air to efficiently boil water.
Electric water heater
The water is heated directly by the heat from a heater installed inside the hot water storage tank, and the water is boiled.
Quoted from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association's "Survey on Purchase Motivation and User Satisfaction with Household Heat Pump Water Heaters" (conducted in November 2024).
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Quoted from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association's "Survey on Purchase Motivation and User Satisfaction with Household Heat Pump Water Heaters" (conducted in November 2024).
Model for a family of four, hot water load: 18GJ/year monthly average, electric hot water heater usage: 460kWh/month, eco-cute usage: 140kWh/month
Kyushu Electric Power" All Electric Nighttime Select" (to be implemented on April 1, 2024) Power usage charge (Nighttime)
- The calculation results do not include Base charge, but include the equivalent amount of consumption tax, Adjustments for fuel costs, etc. (May 2026: 1.24 yen/kWh), and Renewable Energy Generation Promotion Surcharge (FY2026: 4.18 yen/kWh).
- This comparison is for utility costs only; initial costs and replacement costs for the equipment itself will be charged separately.
- This information is based on estimated conditions only, and actual utility costs will vary depending on your current Rate Plan, region, equipment efficiency, and usage conditions.
- This does not include the amount of electricity used or the fees for using electric hot water heaters or eco-cute to boil water during the day.
- Since there is no upper limit on fuel cost adjustments for All Electric Nighttime Select, if fuel prices are rising, the cost may be higher depending on your current Rate Plan.
The hot water (water) in the EcoCute tank can be used for daily life in the event of a water outage due to a disaster or other reason.
- It cannot be used as drinking water.
- Depending on the model, operation varies, with some models being unable to use stored hot or cold water.
You can choose according to the installation space, and there are types that can be installed in places with little depth or in narrow spaces.
Square (standard) type
Thin type
You can choose the tank capacity according to the number of family members.
Family of 3-4
370Lclass
Family of 4-5
460Lclass
Family of 5-7
550Lclass
Ecocute comes in different types depending on the functions they perform, such as filling the water tank with hot water, keeping it warm, and adding hot water.
This type automatically controls everything from filling the tub with hot water to keeping it warm and adding more hot water.
When the water temperature or water level drops due to the settings
Automatically keeps water warm and adds hot water.
If the water gets cold, add more water.
High temperature water can be added.
Automatic hot water filling. Can also add hot water or add more hot water.
Bath remote control
It can addhigh temperature hot water, cold water, or hot water.
You can addhot water, cold water, or hot water by controlling the bath remote control.
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