Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 12 Electric Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater
Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 12 Electric Point-of-Use Tankless Water Heater Review
The Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 12 is a 12 kW electric point-of-use tankless water heater designed for single-bathroom applications. The "DHC-E" line adds electronic temperature control versus the basic DHC series.
Specs: 12 kW, two 30-amp double-pole breakers, 50A continuous draw at 240V. Capacity: 1.4 GPM at a 60°F rise or 2.1 GPM at a 40°F rise. Stainless steel heat exchanger. Electronic temperature control with thermostatic mixing.
The DHC-E 12 fits comfortably in 100A panels — wider electrical-service compatibility than larger Stiebel Eltron Tempra Plus units. Right answer for single-bathroom warm-climate primary residence or as a small whole-house alternative in mild climates.
Same Stiebel Eltron premium positioning: quieter operation, smoother modulation versus EcoSmart ECO 11 at similar capacity. Premium price ($700 vs $239 for EcoSmart) reflects engineering differences.
About $700 unit, $1,500 installed.