GE 18 Gallon Point of Use
An 18 gallon plug-in tank with an eight-year warranty, for a small apartment, cabin or a washer far from the main heater. The best large pick.
Amazon $296.65$296.65
The GE 18 Gallon Point of Use is the better mini tank water heater overall, rated 4.0 to 3.0. The VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater wins on value and heating power. The VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater costs $76.75 less ($219.90 vs $296.65).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater for value ($12.22 per gallon ($219.90, 18 gal) vs $16.48 per gallon ($296.65, 18 gal)) 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 | GE 18 Gallon Point of Use | VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $16.48 per gallon ($296.65, 18 gal) | 98 $12.22 per gallon ($219.90, 18 gal) |
| Warranty 30% | 100 8-year tank, 8-year parts | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Heating power 15% | 29 1,500 W element | 43 1,600 W element |
| Features 15% | 75 plugs into an outlet, relief valve included | 0 features not published, scored as none |
| Tank size 10% | 75 18 gal tank | 75 18 gal tank |
Specifications
| GE 18 Gallon Point of Use | VEVOR 18 Gallon Tank Water Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Tank capacity | 18 gal | 18 gal |
| Element | 1,500 W | 1,600 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 12 A | - |
| Electrical connection | Plug-in | - |
| Thermostat range | - | 86 to 167 °F |
| Price per gallon | $16.48 | $12.22 |
| Installation | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 25.8 x 19.2 x 19.2 in | 30.7 x 16.1 x 16.1 in |
| Weight | 54.2 lb | 53 lb |
| Water connections | 3/4" NPT | - |
| Relief valve included | Yes | - |
| Wall bracket included | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Tank | 8 years | - |
| Parts | 8 years | - |