Noritz offers 2 propane water heaters models in the lineup we track. This page is the Noritz-specific cut of the broader Propane Water Heaters water heaters category — same product class, narrowed to the Noritz catalog only.
<p>Of the brands serving the US water heaters market, Noritz carries unusual depth: multiple price tiers, multiple form factors, and a track record measured in decades. Founded in Japan, Noritz has earned its way into nearly every water heaters-buying conversation by combining catalog breadth with a service network that translates into real-world reliability. Below is the complete current catalog, structured by sub-type and price tier; the overview that follows orients you to where Noritz is strong, where competitors edge it out, and which specific Noritz model is right for your install.</p>...
For the complete Noritz lineup across all sub-types and capacities, see the Noritz Water Heaters hub.
If you're cross-shopping propane water heaters beyond Noritz, the following brands also ship in this category:
Propane (LP gas) water heaters use the same fundamental hardware as natural gas water heaters — the only difference is the orifice size and burner air-fuel ratio calibrated for propane's higher BTU/cu ft. Most US residential gas water heaters ship as natural gas with an LP conversion kit (~$30–$80 part) that the installer applies during install. Propane water heaters serve rural US homes without natural gas service, mountain properties, off-grid homes, and many manufactured homes.
Per BTU, propane typically costs 1.5x to 2x more than natural gas in US markets. Specific 2026 pricing varies by region — propane delivery cost, tank lease, regional availability all play in. For a typical 3–4 person household:
For the complete propane buyer's guide (all brands, full comparison framework), see the Propane Water Heaters category hub.
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