water heaters prices

There is a great divide within the prices of water heaters: high efficient gas condensing units are expensive, like electric heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters (and their backups); on the other hand, regular electric water heaters or even many traditional gas water heaters series are inexpensive or relatively inexpensive.

But the cheaper water heaters are also those with higher running costs and the less eco-friendly… You have to choose between these trade-offs and some small exceptions and gaps.

Below we list some selected brands and models, for each type of water heaters; they are usually highly rated in their categories…

TANK-STYLE GAS PRICES

Rheem, A. O. Smith and Bradford White are the main manufacturers of tank-style gas units. GE models are made by Rheem, while the units sold by American, Maytag, Kenmore and Whirlpool are made by A. O. Smith.

Regular gas heaters

Rheem 22V40F1 (40 Gallons) or Rheem 22V50F1 (50 Gallons), 62% energy efficiency, are top references. Prices in Amazon.com: $400-$500. See them at Rheem Gas Water Heaters prices, rating and Customer reviews in Amazon.

High efficient (condensed) gas heaters

A. O. Smith Vertex series (GHHE), 50 gallons: prices between $1.500 and $2.000 (96% energy efficiency).

TANKLESS GAS PRICES

Rheem and A. O. Smith have also good tankless gas heaters, but Vaillant (in Europe), Bosch (with their Vulcano and Junkers brands) and Rinnai, Noritz, Navien are the global leaders in tankless gas water heaters.

High efficient (condensed) gas water heaters

Rheem: Rheem RTGH-95DVN Prestige Indoor Direct Vent Condensing Tankless Water Heater, Natural Gas, 94% energy efficiency: $1.190 (see: Ratings and Customer Reviews of Rheem Prestige Indoor Series in Amazon.)

Rinnai: Rinnai RC98eN Natural Gas Condensing Tankless Water Heater, 9.8 Gallons Per Minute", 95% thermal efficiency: $1.350 (Amazon).

Navien: Navien NR-240A Condensing Tankless Water Heater with Pump and Buffer Tank, Natural Gas; 95% Energy Factor; $1.800 (Amazon).

Regular (On-Demand) gas water heaters:

Rinnai R75LSi Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater, 7.5 GPM: $775 (Amazon), Energy Factor: 75%

Rinnai R94LSi Natural Gas Indoor Tankless Water Heater, 9.4 GPM: $1025 (Amazon), Energy Factor: 82%

See, for customer reviews and ratings in Amazon: Rinnai Regular Water Heaters

ELECTRIC WATER HEATER PRICES

Point of use water heaters

Bosch-Ariston series has the highest ratings in technical and customer reviews. They are sold around $160-$200, in Amazon.com.

Other top rated point of use electric water heaters:

Rheem: Rheem RTE 13 Electric Tankless Water Heater, 4 GPM: Est. $200 in Amazon.
Reliance: Reliance 6 6 SOMS K 6 Gallon Compact Electric Water Heater: Est. $180 Amazon.
Ecosmart tankless (3 GPM): Ecosmart ECO 27 27 KW at 240-Volt Electric Tankless Water Heater: $469 in Amazon.

See, for customer reviews on point-of-use electric water heaters, in Amazon.com: Electric Point of Use Ratings and Customer Reviews.

Electric Heat Pump Water heaters:

Rheem Ecosense, GE Geospring and A. O. Smith Voltex series are best-sellers in this category. Estimated prices:

GE Geospring Hybrid (H50DNSRSA): $1,500
Rheem Ecosense 50 HP50ES: $1,500
A. O. Smith Voltex PHPT-80: $2.250

See:
Customer reviews and ratings Rheem Ecosense, Ge Geospring
Customer reviews A. O. Smith Voltex

Regular electric hater heaters

Kenmore 32656, tank style, 55 gallons: $290, sold at Sears. This budget model has mixed ratings.

Solar Water Heater Prices

See: Solar water Heater Prices