Suburban SW10DEL (5244A)
#5 in TankFull review
A 10-gallon steel tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $639.99$639.99
The Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) and the Dometic WH-10GEA are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) costs $20.01 less ($639.99 vs $660).
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Dometic WH-10GEA
#6 in TankFull review
A 10-gallon aluminum tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $660$660
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tank RV water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) | Dometic WH-10GEA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 40% | 54 $64 per gallon of tank ($639.99, 10 gal) | 50 $66 per gallon of tank ($660, 10 gal) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 50 recovery rate not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) | Dometic WH-10GEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | - |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane + electric |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 46 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |