A. O. Smith ACTH-199M-(N,P) 1 vs Takagi T-H3-OS-N 1

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.95.

A. O. Smith ACTH-199M-(N,P) 1 Takagi T-H3-OS-N 1
Price (MSRP) — $1,171.63
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.95 0.95
Fuel Natural Gas, Propane Natural Gas
Max flow rate 5.8 GPM 5.8 GPM
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 178 therms/yr 178 therms/yr
Gas input rate 199 kBTU/h 199 kBTU/h
Max current draw 5 A 5 A
Vent type Power Direct Vent, Power Vent Power Vent
Recovery efficiency 97 % —
Smart / connected capable No No
Minimum activation flow 1 GPM 1 GPM
Annual propane use 194.53 gal/yr 194.53 gal/yr
Vent size 3 / 2 3
Height — 22 in
Width 17 in 18 in
Depth 16 in 11 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the A. O. Smith ACTH-199M-(N,P) 1 or the Takagi T-H3-OS-N 1?

They are effectively tied: both cost about $258/year at national average energy rates under the DOE test draw pattern.

Are the A. O. Smith ACTH-199M-(N,P) 1 and Takagi T-H3-OS-N 1 both ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.