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Water Heaters (Electric) · 13 certified models

VAUGHN THERMAL

VAUGHN THERMAL: 13 ENERGY STAR certified models in this data, running $177 to $276 a year at the U.S. average electricity rate — a median of $244, versus $204 across every certified water heaters (electric).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run VAUGHN THERMAL water heaters (electric)?
Among 13 certified models in this data, VAUGHN THERMAL water heaters (electric) cost $177 to $276 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $244.
Do VAUGHN THERMAL water heaters (electric) cost more or less than the average electric water heater?
The median model here runs $244 a year, 20% more than the $204 median across all certified water heaters (electric).
What's the cheapest model among VAUGHN THERMAL water heaters (electric)?
The VAUGHN THERMAL ME50HPT costs about $177 a year at the U.S. average rate (938 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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