Stiebel Eltron SHC 4 Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater

Model SHC 4
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Kw
1.3
Voltage
120V
Amperage
15A
Fuel Type
Electric
Tank Type
Point-of-Use
Energy Factor
0.95

Stiebel Eltron SHC 4 Mini-Tank Electric Water Heater Review

The Stiebel Eltron SHC 4 is a 4-gallon mini-tank electric water heater. Smaller-capacity sibling of the SHC 6 and SHC 10. Premium positioning with vacuum-insulated tank.

Specs: 4 gallons stored, 1300W heating element on 120V outlet, recovery rate ~7 gph, vacuum-insulated stainless steel tank. About 14" diameter × 21" tall.

The 4-gallon capacity covers handwash + dishwashing point-of-use applications. The Stiebel Eltron engineering vs comparable EcoSmart ECO MINI 4 or Bosch Tronic 3000T:

  • Vacuum-insulated stainless tank (vs glass-lined steel in competitors) reduces standby loss ~40%
  • Longer expected service life (10-15 years vs 6-10 years for competitors)
  • Premium price ($350 vs $200 for competitors)

About $350 unit, $450-$600 installed. Right buyer: point-of-use install where the premium engineering justifies the price.

Full Specifications

Brand
Stiebel Eltron
Model Number
SHC 4
Kw
1.3
Voltage
120V
Amperage
15A
Fuel Type
Electric
Tank Type
Point-of-Use
Energy Factor
0.95
Warranty Years
6
Capacity Gallons
4
First Hour Delivery
7

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