Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) vs Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3)
Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.89. At national average rates that works out to about $276/year for the Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3) against $561/year for the Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) — a $285 annual difference.
| Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) | Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.89 | 0.89 |
| Fuel | Propane | Natural Gas, Propane |
| First-hour rating | 167 gal | 167 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 190 therms/yr | 190 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 100 kBTU/h | 100 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 7 A | 7 A |
| Vent type | Power Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 96 % | 96 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Annual propane use | 207.65 gal/yr | 207.65 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | 65.5 in | 65.5 in |
| Diameter | 21.8 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) or the Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3)?
The Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3): about $276/year versus $561/year for the Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) at national average rates — a $285 annual difference.
Are the Friedrich Gas Storage 50-Gallon (12PROG 50-100P FD HE EC3) and Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-100-CN HE EC3) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.