Bradford White RTGR150N1 vs Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG
The Bradford White RTGR150N1 is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.98 versus 0.95 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $251/year for the Bradford White RTGR150N1 against $257/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG — a $6 annual difference. The Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG sustains the higher flow (4.4 GPM vs 4.3 GPM under the DOE test).
| Bradford White RTGR150N1 | Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.98 | 0.95 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Natural Gas |
| Max flow rate | 4.3 GPM | 4.4 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 173 therms/yr | 177 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 150 kBTU/h | 150 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2 A | 1.1 A |
| Vent type | Power Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 98 % | 0.96 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.5 GPM | 0.5 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 189.07 gal/yr | 193.44 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | — | 26.8 in |
| Width | 17.3 in | 17.3 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 11 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RTGR150N1 or the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG?
The Bradford White RTGR150N1: about $251/year versus $257/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG at national average rates — a $6 annual difference.
Are the Bradford White RTGR150N1 and Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.