Friedrich FDTGH-S10I vs Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG
The Friedrich FDTGH-S10I is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.96 versus 0.95 — about 1% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $255/year for the Friedrich FDTGH-S10I against $257/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG — a $2 annual difference. The Friedrich FDTGH-S10I sustains the higher flow (5.2 GPM vs 4.4 GPM under the DOE test).
| Friedrich FDTGH-S10I | Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.96 | 0.95 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane | Natural Gas |
| Max flow rate | 5.2 GPM | 4.4 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 176 therms/yr | 177 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 180 kBTU/h | 150 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2 A | 1.1 A |
| Vent type | Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 98 % | 0.96 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.4 GPM | 0.5 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 192.35 gal/yr | 193.44 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | — | 26.8 in |
| Width | 18.1 in | 17.3 in |
| Depth | 13.6 in | 11 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Friedrich FDTGH-S10I or the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG?
The Friedrich FDTGH-S10I: about $255/year versus $257/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG at national average rates — a $2 annual difference.
Are the Friedrich FDTGH-S10I 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.