A strong value outdoor heater for a natural gas home in a mild climate, with a better warranty than most budget rivals.
Amazon $499Under $600 buys small electric units, point-of-use heaters and lower-output propane models. They suit a sink, a utility room or a cabin, and some can supply one shower if the incoming water is not very cold.
Match the flow rate and temperature rise to your needs: a unit that handles summer groundwater may fall short in winter. Check the electrical load or gas input and whether your service can supply it, and whether the maker lists freeze protection and venting. Electric whole-house units draw heavy current that often needs a new breaker or wiring.
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For a single shower or a pair of sinks in a warm climate, with a lifetime warranty if a pro installs it.
Amazon $221.74Best Tankless Water Heaters Under $600: Gas
- Eccotemp 7GB Builder Grade#1 of 3Full review
A strong value outdoor heater for a natural gas home in a mild climate, with a better warranty than most budget rivals.
Amazon $499$499180,000 BTU/h7 GPM- - Camplux WA686M#2 of 3Full review
A bargain outdoor whole home heater for mild climates, best for buyers comfortable with a short warranty.
Amazon $559.99 Amazon $599.99$559.99199,000 BTU/h8.4 GPM- - Eccotemp SmartHome SH22i#3 of 3Full review
An affordable smart heater for a small home that wants app control without paying for a premium brand.
Amazon $499 Amazon $499$499140,000 BTU/h6.8 GPM-
Best Tankless Water Heaters Under $600: Electric
- EcoSmart ECO 11#1 of 13Full review
For a single shower or a pair of sinks in a warm climate, with a lifetime warranty if a pro installs it.
Amazon $221.74$221.7413 kW3.2 GPM0.92 - EcoSmart ECOS 27#2 of 13Full 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 $550$55027 kW6.6 GPM0.94 - EcoSmart ECO 8#3 of 13Full review
For a faucet far from the main water heater. A lifetime warranty at a low price makes it a safe point of use pick if you hire the install out.
Amazon $219$2198 kW2 GPM0.96 - Stiebel Eltron Tempra 20 Trend#4 of 13Full review
For a small home or apartment in a warm climate with 125 A service. The Tempra 24 costs little more and gives more headroom.
Amazon $544$54419.2 kW4 GPM0.97 - Stiebel Eltron DHX 12-2 Trend#5 of 13Full review
For adding fast hot water to a far sink or a single shower in a warm climate. The long warranty sets it apart from cheaper point of use units.
Amazon $266.14$266.1412 kW2.5 GPM0.96 - Rheem RTEX-24#6 of 13Full review
A mainstream whole home heater for a two bathroom house in a warm climate. The Stiebel Tempra 24 Trend costs about the same with a longer warranty.
Amazon $535$53524 kW5.9 GPM0.93 - Westinghouse WET-24K-G#7 of 13Full review
For buyers who want app control on a whole home electric heater. Without published warranty terms, the Stiebel Tempra 24 Trend is the safer buy at the same price.
Amazon $464.99$464.9924 kW5.6 GPM- - Camplux TEW18#8 of 13Full review
A budget whole home heater for a small home in a warm climate. Buyers who want published flow and efficiency figures should pay more for a Stiebel or EcoSmart.
Amazon $278.95$278.9518 kW-- - EcoSmart ECOS 18#9 of 13Full review
For a small home or apartment in a warm climate that wants whole house hot water on two breakers. Amazon stock was low when checked.
Amazon $449$44918 kW4.4 GPM0.96 - Rheem RTEX-11#10 of 13Full review
For a single shower or a pair of sinks in a warm climate. The EcoSmart ECO 11 costs less and carries a lifetime warranty.
Amazon $253.99$253.9911 kW2.7 GPM0.92 - Rheem RTEX-06T#11 of 13Full review
For instant hot water at a single bathroom or kitchen sink on a budget.
Amazon $189$1896.5 kW1.6 GPM0.94 - Bosch Tronic 4000 C 10#12 of 13Full review
For a busy kitchen sink or a pair of sinks that need more flow than a small point of use heater gives.
Amazon $251.99$251.9910.5 kW2 GPM0.95 - Bosch Tronic 4000 C 8#13 of 13Full review
For instant hot water at a kitchen or bathroom sink far from the main heater.
Amazon $179.99$179.998.5 kW1.6 GPM0.92
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