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 Reliance
 Model:
12-40-DARS
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
5500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 56 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.95


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$555


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


12


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


2


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


12


Heater
Plus Install
 Whirlpool
 Model:
ES40R123-45D
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 54 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $500
Energy
Factor


0.95


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$555


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


12


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


5


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


15


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
83VR40-2
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 56 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $450
Energy
Factor


0.95


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$555


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


3


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


13


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
RHE PRO40-2
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 56 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $600
Energy
Factor


0.95


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$555


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


8


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


8


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


18


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
PXHT-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
5500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 56 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $1000
Energy
Factor


0.95


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$555


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


10


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install
 Rheem
 Model:
MR40245
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 52 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $850
Energy
Factor


0.94


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$561


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


15


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


20


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install
 Sears Kenmore
 Model:
32926
 Type: 38 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
3800 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 49 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


9


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


3


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


19


Heater
Plus Install
 Reliance
 Model:
9-40-DKRS
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 56 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


9


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


3


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


19


Heater
Plus Install
 Reliance
 Model:
9-40-DKRT
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 54 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


9


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


3


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


19


Heater
Plus Install
 Sears Kenmore
 Model:
32946
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
4500 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 51 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $400
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


9


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


3


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


19


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
ECRT-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
6000 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 54 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $500
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


6


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


8


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install
 AO Smith
 Model:
PCRT-40
 Type: 40 Gal Tank
 Fuel: Electric
 Energy:
6000 Watts
 Vent: NA
 Flow: 54 GPH 1st Hr
 Energy Star: NA
 Nominal Price: $550
Energy
Factor


0.93


Efficiency
Ratio
Operating
Cost


$567


Annual
US Avg
Limited
Warranty


10


Years
Tank
Payback
Years


11


Heater
Only
Payback
Years


20+


Heater
Plus Install

Electric Water Heater Reviews


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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