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Data through April 2026

Water Heaters (Electric) · 9 certified models

GSW WATER HEATERS

This data covers 9 certified GSW WATER HEATERS — annual running costs span $172 to $253 at national-average rates (median $174; the whole-category median is $204).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run GSW WATER HEATERS water heaters (electric)?
Among 9 certified models in this data, GSW WATER HEATERS water heaters (electric) cost $172 to $253 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $174.
Do GSW WATER HEATERS water heaters (electric) cost more or less than the average electric water heater?
The median model here runs $174 a year, 15% less than the $204 median across all certified water heaters (electric).
What's the cheapest model among GSW WATER HEATERS water heaters (electric)?
The GSW WATER HEATERS GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50LBTTP 1 costs about $172 a year at the U.S. average rate (915 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for water heaters (electric)?
The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE Uniform Energy Factor test, which simulates a typical household's daily hot-water draw pattern. Only electric models (including heat-pump units) are listed — gas models burn gas, not kWh.

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