An older measure of water heater overall efficiency that is being phased out due to new test methods for water heaters.
Tankless natural gas water heater ef 82 or higher.
The higher the ef value is the more efficient the water heater.
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Qualified natural gas tankless water heaters with 0 82 or higher energy factor qualified natural gas tankless water heaters with 0 82 or higher energy factor company trade name model e f.
Any idea if these exist or tankless is the only option in this efficiency range.
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More than 45 energy star models available.
For a typical gas tank water heater oh this would represent a savings each year of roughly 30 or 78 therms.
Most new water heaters have an efficiency factor ef of 58 60.
Enbridge has a 500 rebate for 0 80 ef or higher tanked natural gas or propane water heaters.
Business owners will love it for its energy saving technology and the heat at up to 185 f.
Ef is determined by the department of energy s test method outlined in the 10 cfr parts 200 to 499 edition revised as of january 1 2014.
Many are eligible for state and local rebate programs making them an even better choice.
I am in the market for a new water heater and this would sweeten the deal but i don t see any such products in big box stores.
Standard energy star and tankless.
It is compact 10 x 18 5 x 26 in but pretty heavy weighing 82 pounds.
Ok i have a gas water heater are we done yet.
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According to energystar if a gas tankless water heater with a 0 82 energy factor were installed it would consume 183 therms per year.
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April 13 2020 tankless gas water heaters last longer than tanked heaters provide on demand hot water whenever you want it for as long as you want it and will save you a nice chunk of change every month.
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That means that 58 60 of the energy that is being used to heat your water is effectively converted into heat.