Camplux Climatech 7 CA686W
#14 in GasFull review
A low cost indoor heater for a two bathroom home where price matters more than a long warranty.
Amazon $629.12$629.12
The Camplux Climatech 7 CA686W rates 3.5 among gas tankless water heaters; the EcoSmart ECOS 27 rates 3.3 among electric ones. The EcoSmart ECOS 27 costs $80.12 less ($549 vs $629.12).
EcoSmart ECOS 27
#7 in ElectricFull review
A low cost whole home heater for a two bathroom house in a warm climate. The short warranty is the tradeoff for the price.
Amazon $549$549
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different fuel classes (gas and electric), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own fuel peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Camplux Climatech 7 CA686W | EcoSmart ECOS 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $3.70 per 1,000 BTU/h ($629.12, 170,000 BTU/h) | 60 $20.33 per kW ($549, 27 kW) |
| Heating power 25% | 63 170,000 BTU/h | 64 27 kW |
| Efficiency 15% | 50 UEF not published (neutral score used) | 50 0.94 UEF |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year heat exchanger warranty | 29 5-year heat exchanger warranty |
Specifications
| Camplux Climatech 7 CA686W | EcoSmart ECOS 27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Electric |
| Gas type | Natural gas or propane | - |
| Gas input | 170,000 BTU/h | - |
| Electric power | - | 27 kW |
| Max flow | 6.9 GPM | 6.6 GPM |
| UEF | - | 0.94 |
| Condensing | No | - |
| Installation | ||
| Venting | Indoor | - |
| Vent type | 3 in (2.95 in) vent pipe | - |
| Voltage | - | 240 V |
| Breakers | - | 120 A total |
| Weight | - | 10.9 lb |
| Features | ||
| Built-in recirculation | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Heat exchanger warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Parts warranty | - | 1 year |