High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct
Vent induced draft gas water heater is a perfect choice when indoor air
quality is a concern
Efficiency
Efficiency
- 0.82 EF exceeds ENERGY STAR®
- Low operating costs: $223 annually for natural gas models
- FHR: Up to 93-gallons for natural and LP gas
- Recovery: 43.6 to 48.5 at a 90° F rise, based on model
- Integrated system control for easy installation and service
- Diagnostic system control can be replaced without draining the water heater
- Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
- Power direct vents are an ideal choice when either indoor air quality or negative air pressure are concerns
- Two-pipe system: one pipe pulls in outside air for combustion and the other exhausts combustion gases
- 120 VAC, 60Hz, induced draft blower
- New whisper quiet blower
- Proven center flue design with submerged coil type condensing heat exchanger
- Heat exchanger is porcelain coated inside and out for increased product life
- FVIR compliant protective
- Control system that disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation
- Long venting lengths up to 60 feet
- Use 2 or 3 inch diameter PVC, ABS, or CPVC vent pipe options
- Vertical or horizontal termination
- Concentric vent kit available
- Dual anode rods protect the tank from corrosion
- Models are certified for applications up to 9,000 feet above sea level
- Brass drain valve and temperature and pressure relief valve are included
- Durable silicon nitride igniter (HSI)
- Inlet tube with diffuser enhances heat transfer
- Front access to condensate trap and vent pipe
- Condensate neutralizer option
- Standard replacement parts
DESCRIPTION | ENERGY INFO | |||||
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HIGH EFFICIENCY CONDENSING POWER DIRECT VENT MODELS | ||||||
TYPE | GAL CAP. | MODEL NUMBER | ENERGY FACTOR |
ENERGY STAR® | ||
NAT. | LP | |||||
TALL | 48 | PHE50 | 0.80 | 0.80 | ||
SHORT |
38 | PHE40S | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Specifications
Energy Guide Details
- Understanding Energy Efficiency
- Click here to review this water heater's Energy Guide for more details.
Certifications
Documents
Warranties
Tank Warranty: 6 Years
Parts Warranty: 6 Years

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