American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon vs Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon
The Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.9 versus 0.88 — about 2% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $273/year for the Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon against $278/year for the American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon — a $5 annual difference. The American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (100 gal first-hour rating vs 88 gal).
| American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon | Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.88 | 0.9 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane | Natural Gas |
| First-hour rating | 100 gal | 88 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 49 gal | 40 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 192 therms/yr | 188 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 100 kBTU/h | 50 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 5 A | 7 A |
| Vent type | Power Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 95 % | 97 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Annual propane use | 209.83 gal/yr | 205.46 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | 55.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Diameter | 18 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon or the Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon?
The Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon: about $273/year versus $278/year for the American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $5 annual difference.
Are the American VG6250T100-V 3 50-Gallon and Friedrich 12PROG 40-50U FD HE EC3 40-Gallon both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.