Finding UEF Values HTP Website: Selection Guide

1 Finding UEF Values water Heater Selection Guide - HTP Website: - AHRI's certification: The Department of Energy implements energy conservation - DOE's compliance certification database: standards and procedures for many appliances that we use https:// every day like water heaters, refrigerators, air conditioners, dryers and more. The standards save consumers billions UEF vs. EF of dollars each year in lower utility bills and require Advanced Heating Because the UEF metric is so new, you may purchase a water heater that was certified with an EF rating. Models that were manufacturers to provide consumers with useful information about the performance of their appliances. & Hot water Systems rated with EF should have their ratings converted to UEF. You can also check UEF ratings through AHRI's certification database: w w Save Energy - Save Money Other Factors Energy Efficiency While there are plenty of factors to consider, here are a few we suggest: Integrates instantane The more efficient your water heater is, the less money it performan - Warranty will cost to operate.

2 While the price of an efficient unit may Fully cond - Smart Controls (vacation mode, modulating be higher than a conventional model, the upfront cost will Efficiency thermostat, outdoor reset). be more than recovered over the lifetime of the unit in lower Half the st - NOx emissions, especially if you live in monthly energy bills. res ult in a an area that requires reduced levels fa s t er t h a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) is a new metric for determining Equipped the energy efficiency of a water heater. UEF's are determined thermostat The Phoenix LD first draw by the estimated usage of a water heater: temperatu water Heater Stainless s storage Tank Instantaneous Size exchange water Heaters water Heaters standby lo Very Small 10 Gal. / Hr. Gal. / Min. Ultra low Low 38 Gal. / Hr. Gal. / Min. carbon foo Medium 55 Gal. / Hr. Gal. / Min. Compatib High 84 Gal. / Hr. Gal. / Min. 6 Year Lim When selecting the most efficient unit for you, consider the fuel type and the capacity needs for your home.

3 It's important Fighting the High Cost RGH100 Specifications Thermal Efficiency (NG) 96%. to remember the higher the UEF, the higher the efficiency and the lower the energy bill. of water Heating! Installation Gas Input Rate Indoor / Floor Standing 100,000 Btuh Gas Supply Pressure NG: " ~ " WC; LPG: 8". Gas 1/2 , 3/4 Female NPT. Uniform Energy Factors (UEFs) are NOT Connections water Electricity 3/4 Male NPT. 120 VAC, 60Hz comparable across all categories! Highly Efficient Choosing the right water heater will Condensate Tank Volume, Material 1/2 PVC. 20 Gallon, Stainless Steel Hydra Smart While UEF's may be higher for some higher usage water help reduce Ignition Systemyour bills and ensure Electronic Spark Ignition with Flame Sensing, No Pilot Tankless First Hour Rating 160 GPH @ 77 F Rise heaters oversizing your unit will heat unnecessary water water Heater your family has enough hot water ! Output Temperature Setting Range Factory Preset 120 F.

4 Built-in Honeywell Temperin and will cost you more money. from 70 F to145 F. storage Temperature Setting Normal 125 F, Hotter 145 F, High How to Choose How Will the water Delivery Capacity Heater Be Used? the Correct water Each water heater installation is different and knowing how Use the following tables to help determine the hot Heater for You the unit will be used will be a major factor in selecting water capacity needs for your home. the correct capacity. Typical Ranges of Hot water Usage Here are a few questions you should consider: First, Determine Your Fuel Type - How large is your household? Application Tankless Tank Gal. GPM. Most water heaters use natural gas, liquid propane, or electric- - What is the unit providing hot water for? ity to heat water . You will need to determine which fuel type is Hand-washing - - Hand-washing available and will be used in your installation location. Shower - 10 - 20. Showers Dishwasher 1 - 4-6.

5 Tank or Tankless Dishwasher Clothes Washer - 3 7 - 25. Traditional storage water heaters have a large hot water Laundry storage tank that stores heated water for when it is needed. - What is the size of your home? Determine the flow rates or gallons used for the appliances and fixtures in your home. - Are there any oversized tubs? Tankless or instantaneous units do not store water and only heat water as needed. Fill Based on Fixtures in Your Home Before purchasing a water heater, it is important to check unit Usage Times dimensions and electrical and fuel requirements to ensure it Choosing the Right Capacity Application Amount Used*. Total will meet your installation location requirements. Delivery capacity is the amount of hot water a unit can Hand-washing x =. provide. The delivery capacity for storage water heaters is rated by first hour rating or FHR. For tankless units the delivery Shower x =. The Everlast capacity is maximum gallons per minute or Max GPM.

6 Dishwasher x =. and Clothes Washer x =. The Crossover - FHR is the amount of hot water the water Combined Total: water Heaters heater can provide within the first hour *Times used for storage equals the number of uses in 1. of operation hour. For instantaneous, times used equals the number of - Max GPM is the maximum flow rate of hot water applications used simultaneously. Use the combined total to find your usage category in the table below. the water heater can provide in gallons per minute and varies based on temperature rise Find Your Hot water Usage Category - What is the size of your home? - Are there any oversized tubs? Hot water FHR, Max GPM. Usage (Tank) (Tankless). Very Small <18 Gal < GPM. Low 18 & < 51 Gal & GPM. water heaters should be chosen based on Medium 51 & < 75 Gal & 4 GPM. High 75 Gal 4 GPM. delivery capacity. Delivery capacity is NOT the Delivery capacity is printed on the yellow Energy Guide same as storage volume or storage capacity.

7 Label located on each water heater. Old Energy Guide New Energy Guide Government Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase. Instantaneous water Heater - Propane HTP, Inc. Company Model RT-199. Company & Model #. & Model #. Estimated Yearly Energy Cost $466. Yearly Energy Yearly Cost Energy Cost $485 $567. Cost Range of Similar Models Maximum Gallons Per Minute of Hot water (GPM Rating). very small low medium high GPM. Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. Cost range based only on models fueled by propane with a high GPM rating (over gpm). Estimated energy cost based on a national average propane cost of $ per gallon. Estimated yearly energy use: 193 gallons. Yearly Energy Use Yearly GPM Size Energy Star Energy Use Old Energy Guide New Energy Guide Government Federal law prohibits removal of this label before consumer purchase. water Heater - Electric HTP, Inc. Company Tank Size ( storage Capacity): 48 gallons Model EVR052*2X**.

8 Company & Model #. & Model #. Estimated Yearly Energy Cost $420. Yearly Energy Yearly Cost Energy Cost $120 $423. Cost Range of Similar Models First Hour Rating (How much hot water you get in the first hour of use). very small low medium high 62 Gallons Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use. Cost range based only on models fueled by electricity with a medium first hour rating ( gallons). Estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of cents per kWh. Estimated yearly energy use: 3,499 kWh. Yearly Energy Use Yearly First Hour Energy Use Rating