Envirosense Reliance Home Comfort ENV-40N-RHC 1 40-Gallon vs RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-40-RPCS 1 40-Gallon

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.9.

Envirosense Reliance Home Comfort ENV-40N-RHC 1 40-Gallon RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-40-RPCS 1 40-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.9 0.9
Fuel Natural Gas Natural Gas
First-hour rating 86 gal 86 gal
Rated storage volume 38 gal 38 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 188 therms/yr 188 therms/yr
Gas input rate 50 kBTU/h 50 kBTU/h
Max current draw 2 A 2 A
Vent type Power Vent Power Vent
Recovery efficiency 91 % 91 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Annual propane use 205.46 gal/yr 205.46 gal/yr
Vent size 2 / 3 2 / 3
Height 44.7 in 44.7 in
Diameter 22 in 22 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Envirosense Reliance Home Comfort ENV-40N-RHC 1 40-Gallon or the RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-40-RPCS 1 40-Gallon?

They are effectively tied: both cost about $273/year at national average energy rates under the DOE test draw pattern.

Are the Envirosense Reliance Home Comfort ENV-40N-RHC 1 40-Gallon and RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-40-RPCS 1 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.