| Comparison Chart - Water Heaters |
Water heater and price*
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Size and weight
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Features and warranty
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Kenmore Power Miser 12 (40-gallon gas)
Where to Buy
(*est. $420)
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63.5 inches height; 20 inches diameter;
166 pounds (shipping weight)
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81FHR; .63EF; R16; push-button igniter; 40,000 Btu; 12-year limited tanks/parts warranty.
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Kenmore Power Miser 12 (50-gallon gas)
Where to Buy
(*est. $450)
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Kenmore Power Miser 12 (40-gallon electric)
Where to Buy
(*est. $330)
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60.5 inches height; 20 inches diameter; 118 pounds (shipping weight)
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53FHR; .93EF; R24 insulation value; two large anodes, glass lined steel tanks, 3 inches of foam insulation; 12-year limited parts and tank warranty.
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Takagi Flash Series T-K2
Where to Buy
(*est. $900)
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25 inches by 16.5 inches by 8.3 inches; 60 pounds
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185,000 BTU; .83EF; GPM from 3.4 to 6.7; electronic ignition; freeze protection to -15°F; seven-year warranty for heat exchanger, two-year parts warranty.
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Bosch PowerStar AE125
Where to Buy
(*est. $630)
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15.5 inches by 4.5 inches; 20 pounds
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240v; .95EF; GPM from 2.2 to 4.0, external temperature control knob; ten-year warranty on solid copper heat exchanger, one year on parts.
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