Rheem AmbiPower® MDc-180 Heat Pump: Great renewable water heating solution for small homes

Live in a smaller household and after a quality heat pump? Look no further than the Rheem AmbiPower® MDc-180 Heat Pump, an energy-efficient hot water solution suitable for households of up to four people.

This system is a smart alternative for areas where a traditional solar water heater may not be suitable due to reasons such as shading and roof inclination. It captures heat from the surrounding air to heat your water, featuring advanced micro-channel heat exchanger technology for fast and uniform heating. Plus, it comes with a 7-year cylinder warranty, backed by Rheem, for your peace of mind.¹

5 reaons to install the Rheem ambipower® mdC-180 HEAT PUMP

In this article, we will look at five reasons why the Rheem AmbiPower® MDc-180 Heat Pump could be right for you.

1. Excellent option for smaller households

With its 178L capacity, this system is for homes of 1-4 people, making it an ideal choice for smaller families. It is a suitable replacement for a small to medium electric water heater as it often uses the same plumbing and electrical connections. ²

2. Save on your hot water energy consumption

Keep energy usage down without comprising on your hot water needs. Replace a similar-sized electric water heater with the Rheem AmbiPower®  MDc-180 Heat Pump and you could save up to 70% on your hot water energy consumption. ³

3. Suitable for a range of weather conditions and high recovery

This heat pump can operate in temperatures ranging from -7^oC right up to 43^oC, making it a suitable option whether you live in a cold or warm climate. ⁴

The system also features:

• In-built frost protection to keep the water heater running even in frosty conditions.
• 4kW electric boost element that works if the ambient air temperature is below -7^oC or above 43^oC, or if the water temperature in the storage tank falls below 5^oC.
• High recovery, providing more hot water, faster.

4. Environmentally friendly

This system is available in a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) R-513a refrigerant of <700. The GWP of a refrigerant gas measures its impact on global warming. The lower the GWP, the more environmentally friendly it is, which makes the Rheem AmbiPower® MDc-180 Heat Pump a good option for the planet.

5. Control at the touch of your fingertips

Tap into the user-friendly touch screen and an LED status display that is easy to read. It includes a timer function to optimise time of day usage, so the system heats the water when electricity rates are lower. ⁵

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

For more information about the Rheem AmbiPower MDc-180 Heat Pump or if you’re looking to install one for your home, speak to your local plumber or contact your local Rheem solar specialist today.

Disclaimers:

1. Warranty: 7 years cylinder supply, 3 years cylinder labour, 3 years sealed system supply and labour, and 1 year parts supply and labour. *The warranty periods above apply to installations in a single-family domestic dwelling only. For further details, please refer to the Owner’s Guide. Without limiting the above periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where:
   a) A hot water rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 July 2023, and / or
   b) Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) have been created for a heat pump water heater installed from 1 February 2025. For further details, call 131 031. Proof of receipt of the rebate and / or proof of VEECs being created, i.e. installation quote showing number of VEECs and dollar value, plus proof of purchase (as applicable) must be produced at the time of the service call.
2. Subject to individual installation factors. Minor modifications may be required.
3. Energy savings are based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling using a medium load in Zone 3 and apply when replacing a similar sized storage electric water heater. Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff.
4. The specified temperature range is the operational range of the Heat Pump. The electric element activates when the ambient air temperature is outside this range and heating of the water is required.
5. Time of Use varies between states and electricity providers. Consult your electricity provider for times and rates.