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
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.
- 18 galTank
- 1,600 WElement
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Lowest price for 18 gallons here
- 1,600 W element, the strongest in its group
- Heats up to 167 °F
- No published warranty
- Listing doesn’t say whether it plugs in or is hardwired, or whether a relief valve is included
- At 30.7 in tall it won’t fit under most counters
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | FJI-POR-70S2 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Tank capacity | 18 gal |
| Element | 1,600 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Thermostat range | 86 to 167 °F |
| Price per gallon | $12.22 |
| Installation | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 30.7 x 16.1 x 16.1 in |
| Weight | 53 lb |
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