Friedrich FDTGH-S84I vs Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP
The Friedrich FDTGH-S84I 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-S84I against $516/year for the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP — a $261 annual difference. The Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP sustains the higher flow (5.2 GPM vs 4.6 GPM under the DOE test).
| Friedrich FDTGH-S84I | Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.96 | 0.95 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane | Propane |
| Max flow rate | 4.6 GPM | 5.2 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 176 therms/yr | 175 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 157 kBTU/h | 180 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2 A | 1.3 A |
| Vent type | Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 97 % | 0.99 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.4 GPM | 0.6 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 192.35 gal/yr | 191.25 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-S84I or the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP?
The Friedrich FDTGH-S84I: about $255/year versus $516/year for the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP at national average rates — a $261 annual difference.
Are the Friedrich FDTGH-S84I and Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.