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Replacement guide

Gas Tank to Tankless

4 replacement options compared. All specs from verified model records.
Every model below is published with verified specs. Savings calculated from EIA average energy prices.

Quick verdict

Lowest annual bill Navien NPE-210S2 $239/yr
Most efficient Navien NPE-210S2 UEF 0.96
Shortest unit Takagi T-H3J-OS-N-1 22.5" tall

What a typical gas tank unit costs to operate

Annual$358/yr
10-year projection$3,580

Based on Rheem XG40T09HE40U0 (UEF 0.65). U.S. average energy rates (EIA).

Replacement options

Navien NPE-210S2

Condensing Tankless

UEF 0.96 / ~$239/yr

Annual savings$119/yr
10-year savings$1,190
Install changes
  • No gas venting needed with electric replacement
Full specs

Navien NPE-240S2

Condensing Tankless

UEF 0.96 / ~$239/yr

Annual savings$119/yr
10-year savings$1,190
Install changes
  • No gas venting needed with electric replacement
Full specs

Takagi T-H3J-OS-N-1

Condensing Tankless

UEF 0.95 / ~$242/yr

Annual savings$116/yr
10-year savings$1,160
Install changes
  • No gas venting needed with electric replacement
Full specs

Rheem RTGH-95DVLN-3

Condensing Tankless

UEF 0.93 / ~$250/yr

Annual savings$108/yr
10-year savings$1,080
Full specs

Side-by-side comparison

SpecNPE-210S2NPE-240S2T-H3J-OS-N-1RTGH-95DVLN-3
UEF0.960.960.950.93
Annual Cost$239/yr$239/yr$242/yr$250/yr
Annual Savings$119/yr$119/yr$116/yr$108/yr
Height27.4"27.4"22.5"23"

Best value in each row.

Install considerations: gas tank to gas tankless

Items your installer may need. Actual requirements depend on your existing setup, local code, and jurisdiction.

Venting Kit New stainless steel or PVC vent run Check on Amazon (paid link)
Gas Flex Connector May need resizing for higher BTU Check on Amazon (paid link)
Condensate Neutralizer Kit Required for condensing units Check on Amazon (paid link)
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The federal tax credit of up to $2,000 under IRA Section 25C expired December 31, 2025. State and utility rebates may still apply.

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Sources. ENERGY STAR, manufacturer spec sheets, EIA average energy prices.Methodology