Bradford White RTGR150X1 vs Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US)
Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.98. At national average rates that works out to about $251/year for the Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US) against $510/year for the Bradford White RTGR150X1 — a $259 annual difference. The Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US) sustains the higher flow (4.7 GPM vs 4.3 GPM under the DOE test).
| Bradford White RTGR150X1 | Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| Fuel | Propane | Natural Gas, Propane |
| Max flow rate | 4.3 GPM | 4.7 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 173 therms/yr | 173 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 150 kBTU/h | 160 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2 A | 0.5 A |
| Vent type | Power Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 98 % | 99 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.5 GPM | 0.4 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 189.07 gal/yr | 189.07 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | — | 26.1 in |
| Diameter | — | 18.1 in |
| Width | 17.3 in | 18.1 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 11.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RTGR150X1 or the Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US)?
The Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US): about $251/year versus $510/year for the Bradford White RTGR150X1 at national average rates — a $259 annual difference.
Are the Bradford White RTGR150X1 and Noritz EZ71DV (GQ-C2661WX-FF-1 US) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.