Why partner with Cala Systems?

Give your customers the ample hot water and energy savings they expect.

Differentiate Your Business

Attract more customers and build long-term relationships by offering the latest and most innovative products. Cala Systems is the world’s first intelligent heat pump water heater. It learns each home’s unique usage pattern and prioritizes what matters most to homeowners.

Sales and Technical Support

Cala Systems is 100% committed to intelligent heat pump water heating. We will support you directly to ensure your customers' satisfaction.

Extended Warranty

As a trusted partner, you will receive additional warranty terms on systems you register so your customers can rely on you for support. Cala offers a 10 year parts and tank warranty with 1 year of labor standard. When a Cala is installed and registeredby a Cala Pro Contractor there is an additional labor warranty for a total of 3 years.

Resources for Installers

Use these tools to spec, install, and support Cala systems with confidence.

Product information

Warranty & Registration

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Cala vs. Other Heat Pump Water Heaters

Cala is uniquely capable of delivering both hot water and savings because it doesn’t just react, it plans ahead. By learning your home’s routine, Cala decides when, how fast, and how hot to heat water. This design combines the right information, software, and hardware.

Feature

Cala

OTHERS

Cala Predictive Intelligence™
Cala Predictive Intelligence™
Automatically adjusts tank temperatures using a flow sensor, variable speed compressor, and mixing valve to continually match your home’s hot water needs and minimize energy use.
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Flow Sensor
Flow Sensor
Feeds real-time usage data to predictive intelligence.
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Variable Speed Compressor
Adjusts to
TOU
electricity
rates
Heats slowly for up to 20% more efficiency than a fixed-speed compressor.
Available on only a few models. No other units intelligently adjust heating speed.
Mixing Valve
Mixing
Valve
Built-in. Increases capacity while
keeping tap water safe.
Available on some models.
No other units intelligently adjust tank temperature to customize water heating according to your needs and preferences.
Automatic Software Updates
Mixing
Valve
Cala improves over time with regular over the air updates that increase savings, add new feature, and more.
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Solar Integration
Solar
Syncs with solar production. Also capable of integrating with external data streams (e.g.,  grid emissions, weather forecasts).
Available on some models
Coordinates with Time of Use (TOU) Electricity Rates
Adjusts to
TOU
electricity
rates
Available for all TOU rates in the U.S.
Available on some models for states where this is required, such as California. TOU rate coordination is not customized to each home's needs.
Intelligent Preferences
Cala Predictive Intelligence™

In addition to Solar Sync and adjusting to TOU Rates, Cala can incorporate advanced customizations into its heating plan for your home, including Storm Preparation Heating, Quiet Hours, and more. See Tech & Specs to learn more.

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Efficiency
UEF
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3.76 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
In addition to its high score on the UEF test, Cala optimizes water heating for each home in the real world to minimize energy use while ensuring hot water availability -- even at times of peak demand.
3.4 - 4.1 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
Efficiency ratings are highly dependent on the selected mode of operation. Furthermore, other heat pump water heaters do not customize heating for each home to improve efficiency.
First Hour Rating
First Hour Rating
78 Gallons
75 – 83 Gallons
Warranty
Warranty
10 years parts, up to 3 years labor
(with Cala Pro Contractor install)
6-10 year parts, 1 Year labor typical
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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