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» Rheem vs AO Smith



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 Rheem
 Model:
PRO40E2
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 68 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $650
Energy
Factor


0.69


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$282


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


4


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


9


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
43V40E2
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 68 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $900
Energy
Factor


0.69


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$282


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


8


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


14


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
42VR40-40F
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 68 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: No
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.62


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$314


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
22V40-36F1
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
36000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 67 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: No
 Nominal Price: $450
Energy
Factor


0.59


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$330


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
22V40F1
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
38000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 73 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: No
 Nominal Price: $450
Energy
Factor


0.59


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$330


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


NA


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
PRO50-50E2
 Type: 50 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
50000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 87 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $700
Energy
Factor


0.67


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$291


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


6


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


12


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
GCF-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 67 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $700
Energy
Factor


0.67


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$291


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


6


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


12


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
GAHH-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 70 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $800
Energy
Factor


0.7


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$278


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


6


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


11


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
GCFL-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 67 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $700
Energy
Factor


0.67


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$291


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


6


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


12


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
XGV-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Atmospheric
 Flow: 70 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: No
 Nominal Price: $800
Energy
Factor


0.63


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$309


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


10


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


13


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
GPVR-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
40000 BTU/H
 Vent: Power
 Flow: 70 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: Yes
 Nominal Price: $1450
Energy
Factor


0.67


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$291


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
GCVT-40-LP
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Natural Gas
 Energy:
45000 BTU/H
 Vent: Power
 Flow: 75 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: No
 Nominal Price: $600
Energy
Factor


0.6


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$325


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


13


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install

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About This Data: Operating costs are based on US EIA national averages of Electricity ($0.012/kWh), Natural Gas ($13/1000 ft3), and Propane ($2.80/gal). Prices fluctuate and your state may be higher or lower, so compare the relative costs. Payback years are based on comparisons with same-fuel, basic tank water heaters: Electric (EF 0.9, Price $350), Gas/Propane (EF 0.58, Price $450). To compare paybacks of changing fuel sources use the operating costs. Installation costs are assumed $300 (tanks) and $1,000 (tankless).


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