Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon
A wall-mountable 6 gallon plug-in tank with a six-year leak warranty. Good where floor space is short, though the GE costs less.
Amazon $280.02$280.02
The Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon and the Ariston POU 6 Gallon are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.8. The Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon leads on features. The Ariston POU 6 Gallon wins on warranty and heating power. The Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon costs $3.85 less ($280.02 vs $283.87).
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Ariston POU 6 Gallon
A 6 gallon tank with six years on parts and tank, for a sink or booster you want to forget about. It costs more than plug-in rivals.
Amazon $283.87$283.87
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon for features (plugs into an outlet, relief valve included, wall bracket included vs relief valve included).
- Choose the Ariston POU 6 Gallon for warranty (6-year tank, 6-year parts vs 6-year tank, 2-year parts) and heating power (1,500 W element vs 1,440 W element).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 6 to 10 gallon mini tank water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon | Ariston POU 6 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 8 $46.67 per gallon ($280.02, 6 gal) | 6 $47.31 per gallon ($283.87, 6 gal) |
| Warranty 30% | 56 6-year tank, 2-year parts | 83 6-year tank, 6-year parts |
| Heating power 15% | 20 1,440 W element | 29 1,500 W element |
| Features 15% | 100 plugs into an outlet, relief valve included, wall bracket included | 35 relief valve included |
| Tank size 10% | 0 6 gal tank | 0 6 gal tank |
Specifications
| Eemax EMT6 6 Gallon | Ariston POU 6 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Tank capacity | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Element | 1,440 W | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 12 A | 12.5 A |
| Electrical connection | Plug-in | - |
| Recovery (maker figure) | 37 min at 60 °F rise | 7 gal/hr at 90 °F rise |
| Thermostat range | 50 to 140 °F | 90 to 160 °F |
| Price per gallon | $46.67 | $47.31 |
| Installation | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 21 x 14 x 14.2 in | 15.8 x 13.8 x 13.8 in |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | - |
| Water connections | 3/4" NPT | 3/4" NPT |
| Relief valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Wall bracket included | Yes | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Tank | 6 years | 6 years |
| Parts | 2 years | 6 years |