Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP vs Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US
The Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.98 versus 0.95 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $251/year for the Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US against $522/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP — a $271 annual difference. The Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US sustains the higher flow (5.8 GPM vs 4.4 GPM under the DOE test).
| Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP | Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.95 | 0.98 |
| Fuel | Propane | Natural Gas, Propane |
| Max flow rate | 4.4 GPM | 5.8 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 177 therms/yr | 173 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 150 kBTU/h | 199 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 1.1 A | 4 A |
| Vent type | Power Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 0.96 % | 99 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.5 GPM | 0.1 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 193.44 gal/yr | 189.07 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 |
| Height | 26.8 in | 25.8 in |
| Diameter | — | 11.4 in |
| Width | 17.3 in | 18.5 in |
| Depth | 11 in | 11.4 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP or the Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US?
The Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-US: about $251/year versus $522/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP at national average rates — a $271 annual difference.
Are the Midea JSG40-24PCH-LP and Rinnai CXP199I REU-NBP3237FFC-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.