Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) vs State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon
The Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.89 versus 0.86 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $276/year for the Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) against $286/year for the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon — a $10 annual difference. The Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (136 gal first-hour rating vs 130 gal).
| Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) | State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane | Natural Gas, Propane |
| First-hour rating | 136 gal | 130 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 50 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 190 therms/yr | 197 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 76 kBTU/h | 100 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 7 A | 5 A |
| Vent type | Power Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 95 % | 96 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Annual propane use | 207.65 gal/yr | 215.3 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | 65.5 in | 51.9 in |
| Diameter | 21.8 in | 22.5 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) or the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon?
The Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3): about $276/year versus $286/year for the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $10 annual difference.
Are the Rheem Gas Storage 50-Gallon (PROP G50-76-CN HE EC3) and State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.