GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use
A 2.5 gallon plug-in tank with an eight-year tank and parts warranty, the best-covered small tank here. Good for a single sink where you want it to last.
Amazon $205.26$205.26
The GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use is the better mini tank water heater overall, rated 3.2 to 2.3. The GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use leads on heating power. The ThermoMate ES250 2.5 Gallon costs $5.27 less ($199.99 vs $205.26).
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ThermoMate ES250 2.5 Gallon
#10 in 2.5 to 4 GallonFull review
A compact 2.5 gallon plug-in tank with a freeze setting, suited to a cabin or garage sink. The warranty is short for the price.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use for 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 2.5 to 4 gallon mini tank water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use | ThermoMate ES250 2.5 Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 11 $82.10 per gallon ($205.26, 2.5 gal) | 15 $80 per gallon ($199.99, 2.5 gal) |
| Warranty 30% | 100 8-year tank, 8-year parts | 17 3-year tank, parts warranty not published |
| Heating power 15% | 29 1,500 W element | 20 1,440 W element |
| Features 15% | 75 plugs into an outlet, relief valve included | 75 plugs into an outlet, relief valve included |
| Tank size 10% | 0 2.5 gal tank | 0 2.5 gal tank |
Specifications
| GE 2.5 Gallon Point of Use | ThermoMate ES250 2.5 Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Tank capacity | 2.5 gal | 2.5 gal |
| Element | 1,500 W | 1,440 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 12 A | 12 A |
| Electrical connection | Plug-in | Plug-in |
| Thermostat range | - | 50 to 149 °F |
| Price per gallon | $82.10 | $80 |
| Installation | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 13 x 13 x 11.2 in | 12.9 x 12.9 x 11.5 in |
| Weight | 17 lb | 15.4 lb |
| Water connections | 1/2" NPT | 1/2" NPT |
| Relief valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Tank | 8 years | 3 years |
| Parts | 8 years | - |