Stiebel Eltron DHC 6-2 Electric Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
Stiebel Eltron DHC 6-2 Electric Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater Review
The Stiebel Eltron DHC 6-2 is a 6 kW electric point-of-use tankless water heater. The "DHC" line is Stiebel Eltron's compact point-of-use series; the "6-2" reflects 6 kW with 2-stage modulation.
Specs: 6 kW, single 30A double-pole breaker at 240V, 0.9 GPM at a 40°F rise. Stainless steel heat exchanger. Premium European engineering with PID-based modulation.
The DHC 6-2 is Stiebel Eltron's competitor to EcoSmart POU 6 — both sized at 6 kW for single moderate-demand fixtures. The Stiebel Eltron advantage is premium engineering: quieter operation, smoother modulation, longer expected service life. The trade-off is price ($350 vs $200 for EcoSmart POU 6).
About $350 unit, $500-$650 installed. Right buyer: single-fixture point-of-use install where premium European engineering matters. For most residential point-of-use applications, the EcoSmart POU 6 delivers similar specs at lower price.