VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater
A cheap 18 gallon tank for a shop, barn or utility room. With no published warranty, the GE 18 gallon is the safer buy for a home.
Amazon $219.90$219.90
The VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater is the better mini tank water heater overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater leads on value, tank size and heating power. The VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater costs $93.10 less ($219.90 vs $313).
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Ariston POU 12 Gallon
A 12 gallon tank for a bathroom or kitchenette, with six years on parts and tank. Larger tanks cost little more.
Amazon $313$313
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater for value ($12.22 per gallon ($219.90, 18 gal) vs $26.08 per gallon ($313, 12 gal)), tank size (18 gal tank vs 12 gal tank) and heating power (1,600 W element vs 1,500 W element).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12 to 20 gallon mini tank water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater | Ariston POU 12 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $12.22 per gallon ($219.90, 18 gal) | 15 $26.08 per gallon ($313, 12 gal) |
| Warranty 30% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 83 6-year tank, 6-year parts |
| Heating power 15% | 43 1,600 W element | 29 1,500 W element |
| Features 15% | 0 features not published, scored as none | 35 relief valve included |
| Tank size 10% | 75 18 gal tank | 0 12 gal tank |
Specifications
| VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater | Ariston POU 12 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Tank capacity | 18 gal | 12 gal |
| Element | 1,600 W | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | - | 12.5 A |
| Recovery (maker figure) | - | 7 gal/hr at 90 °F rise |
| Thermostat range | 86 to 167 °F | 90 to 160 °F |
| Price per gallon | $12.22 | $26.08 |
| Installation | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 30.7 x 16.1 x 16.1 in | 22.5 x 15.8 x 15.8 in |
| Weight | 53 lb | - |
| Water connections | - | 3/4" NPT |
| Relief valve included | - | Yes |
| Wall bracket included | - | No |
| Warranty | ||
| Tank | - | 6 years |
| Parts | - | 6 years |