Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG vs Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.95. At national average rates that works out to about $257/year for the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG against $516/year for the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP — a $259 annual difference. The Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP sustains the higher flow (5.2 GPM vs 4.4 GPM under the DOE test).

Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.95 0.95
Fuel Natural Gas Propane
Max flow rate 4.4 GPM 5.2 GPM
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 177 therms/yr 175 therms/yr
Gas input rate 150 kBTU/h 180 kBTU/h
Max current draw 1.1 A 1.3 A
Vent type Power Direct Vent Power Direct Vent
Recovery efficiency 0.96 % 0.99 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Minimum activation flow 0.5 GPM 0.6 GPM
Annual propane use 193.44 gal/yr 191.25 gal/yr
Vent size 2 / 3 2 / 3
Height 26.8 in 26.8 in
Width 17.3 in 17.3 in
Depth 11 in 11 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG or the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP?

The Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG: about $257/year versus $516/year for the Midea JSG48-29PCH-LP at national average rates — a $259 annual difference.

Are the Midea JSG40-24PCH-NG 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.