Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF-1 US) vs Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF US)

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.98.

Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF-1 US) Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF US)
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.98 0.98
Fuel Natural Gas, Propane Natural Gas, Propane
Max flow rate 5.5 GPM 5.5 GPM
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 173 therms/yr 173 therms/yr
Gas input rate 199 kBTU/h 199 kBTU/h
Max current draw 0.9 A 0.9 A
Vent type Power Direct Vent Power Direct Vent
Recovery efficiency 98 % 98 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Minimum activation flow 0.4 GPM 0.4 GPM
Annual propane use 189.07 gal/yr 189.07 gal/yr
Vent size 2 / 3 2 / 3
Height 26.1 in 26.1 in
Diameter 18.1 in 18.1 in
Width 18.1 in 18.1 in
Depth 11.8 in 11.8 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF-1 US) or the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF US)?

They are effectively tied: both cost about $251/year at national average energy rates under the DOE test draw pattern.

Are the Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF-1 US) and Noritz EZ111DV (GQ-C3261WX-FF 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.