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System types
Potable hot water only; space-heating boilers are out of scope. Each type page explains how it works, its limits, the components that apply and the models documented so far.
The conventional water heater: an insulated tank of 30 to 80 US gallons heated by a natural gas or propane burner underneath, vented by natural draft, power vent or direct vent. Sized by first-hour delivery, rated by UEF.
36 model(s) documentedWall-hung units that heat water only while a tap runs, with inputs up to 199,000 BTU/h. Capacity is a flow rate at a temperature rise, not a volume; condensing models reach UEF 0.90 to 0.98 and vent in PVC.
13 model(s) documentedInsulated tanks heated by one or two immersion elements on a 240 V circuit, with no venting or combustion. Simple and inexpensive, with slow recovery compared with gas.
4 model(s) documentedElectric storage tanks with a small heat pump on top that moves heat from the surrounding air into the water, using a fraction of the electricity of resistance elements. Needs air volume, a drain and a suitable circuit.
3 model(s) documentedStorage tanks with an internal coil heated by a space-heating boiler rather than their own burner. The boiler's energy source heats the water; the tank itself has no flue. Common in Metro Vancouver homes with hydronic heating.
4 model(s) documentedServices
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Free in-home estimates for water-heater replacements and installations, as published by CANRO. Source, checked September 7, 2026.
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Repair visits carry a diagnostic service fee that CANRO states is credited toward the repair if you proceed. The amount is confirmed by phone; it is not published. Source, checked September 7, 2026.
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DetailsEquipment catalogue
Storage volume, first-hour delivery, flow at a stated temperature rise and the exact efficiency metric are kept separate. Every value cites the manufacturer's Canadian page or manual.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG240T6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.64, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the like-for-like replacement for most 40-gallon gas tanks in older Metro Vancouver homes.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG230T6N is a 30 US gallon (114 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 32,000 BTU/h input, 60 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.60, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is a compact choice for small houses, suites and laneway homes on a gas supply.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG240S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) short-form atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 69 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.58, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It fits where ceiling height rules out a tall 40-gallon tank.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG250T6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 81 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.63, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the most common size for four-person Metro Vancouver homes replacing an existing gas tank.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG250S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a high 50,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating, 204 L/h recovery and UEF 0.63, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It recovers faster than any other Defender atmospheric tank.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG230S6N is a 30 US gallon (114 L) short-form atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 30,000 BTU/h input, 49 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.54, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It fits under low ceilings where even a tall 30-gallon tank will not.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG130T6N is a 30 US gallon (114 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 27,000 BTU/h input, 46 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.54, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Its 16 in (406 mm) jacket fits narrow utility spaces.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG140T6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 34,000 BTU/h input, 64 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.59, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the low-input 40-gallon alternative to the RG240T6N.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG150T6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 34,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.63, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the low-input 50-gallon alternative to the RG250T6N.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG250L6N is a 48 US gallon (182 L) lowboy atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 77 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.63, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. The low, wide form fits under basement stairs and low joists.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG260T6N is a 60 US gallon (227 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 81 US gallon first-hour rating and a legacy Energy Factor of 0.62, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest tank in the Defender atmospheric line.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG250H6N is a 48 US gallon (182 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 65,000 BTU/h input, 106 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.63, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the only high-input model that carries the Defender FVIR safety system.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG255H6N is a 55 US gallon (208 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 78,000 BTU/h input, 117 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.61, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. An ASSE-approved mixing valve ships with the model.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG275H6N is a 75 US gallon (284 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 76,000 BTU/h input, 135 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.59, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest residential atmospheric tank that still fits a 26 in jacket.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2100H6N is a 100 US gallon (379 L) atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with an 80,000 BTU/h input, 157 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.57, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest tank in Bradford White's Canadian residential gas range.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV40S6N19 is a 40 US gallon (151 L) through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.72, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It needs no chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV50S6N19 is a 50 US gallon (189 L) through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 78 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.72, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It needs no chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV40T6N19 is a 40 US gallon (151 L) tall through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 78 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.72, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. Its 20 in jacket fits narrow spaces.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV50T6N19 is a 50 US gallon (189 L) tall through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.72, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It is the standard 50-gallon answer for homes without a chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2DV40S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 38,000 BTU/h input, 62 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.60, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Its sealed co-axial vent needs no chimney and no electricity.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2DV50S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 42,000 BTU/h input, 77 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.64, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Its sealed co-axial vent needs no chimney and no electricity.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2DV50H6N is a 48 US gallon (182 L) high-input direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 50,000 BTU/h input, 96 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.64, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the highest-delivery model in the direct vent line.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PDV40S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.70, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Twin-pipe closed combustion suits tightly sealed rooms with no chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PDV50S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 80 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Twin-pipe closed combustion suits tightly sealed rooms with no chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PDV50H6N is a 48 US gallon (182 L) high-input power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with a 60,000 BTU/h input, 103 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It adds space-heating connections to the Defender twin-pipe family.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PDV75H6N is a 75 US gallon (284 L) high-input power direct vent natural gas storage water heater with an 80,000 BTU/h input, 134 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.69, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest Defender tank in the closed-combustion family.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG1PV40S6N19 is a 40 US gallon (151 L) through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It is the first-generation Defender power vent in a 20 in jacket.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG1PV50S6N19 is a 50 US gallon (189 L) through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 78 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.69, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It is the first-generation Defender power vent in a 50-gallon short form.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV60T6N19 is a 60 US gallon (227 L) through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 76 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.70, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It is the largest standard-input power vent tank in the line.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV50H6N19 is a 48 US gallon (182 L) high-input through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 65,000 BTU/h input, 116 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It adds space-heating connections to the Defender power vent family.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2PV75H6N19 is a 75 US gallon (284 L) high-input through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 76,000 BTU/h input, 121 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.69, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It is the largest tank in the Defender power vent family.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG1PV55H6N19 is a 55 US gallon (208 L) high-input through-the-wall power vent natural gas storage water heater with a 78,000 BTU/h input, 116 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada under the current 19-suffix model numbers. It ships with an ASSE mixing valve and two anodes.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2F40S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) fan-assist atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 38,000 BTU/h input, 75 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.70, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A blower helps a marginal chimney draft.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2F50S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) fan-assist atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 38,000 BTU/h input, 76 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A blower helps a marginal chimney draft.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2D40S6N is a 40 US gallon (151 L) damper atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 38,000 BTU/h input, 62 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.64, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. An automatic flue damper closes during standby to cut heat loss up the chimney.
Bradford White · Gas storage tank
The Bradford White RG2D50S6N is a 50 US gallon (189 L) damper atmospheric-vent natural gas storage water heater with a 40,000 BTU/h input, 81 US gallon first-hour rating and UEF 0.68, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. An automatic flue damper closes during standby to cut heat loss up the chimney.
Bradford White · Electric storage tank
The Bradford White RE240S6 is a 38 US gallon (144 L) short-form electric storage water heater with two 4,500 W elements, a 55 US gallon first-hour rating and a 61 W standby-loss rating, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It needs no venting or gas line.
Bradford White · Electric storage tank
The Bradford White RE250S6 is a 47 US gallon (178 L) short-form electric storage water heater with two 4,500 W elements, a 59 US gallon first-hour rating and a 59 W standby-loss rating, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It needs no venting or gas line.
Bradford White · Electric storage tank
The Bradford White RE250T6 is a 47 US gallon (178 L) tall-form electric storage water heater with two 4,500 W elements, a 64 US gallon first-hour rating and a 63 W standby-loss rating, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. Its slimmer 20 in jacket fits narrow mechanical rooms.
Bradford White · Electric storage tank
The Bradford White RE255T6 is a 55 US gallon (208 L) electric storage water heater with two 4,500 W elements, a 75 US gallon first-hour rating and a 66 W standby-loss rating, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest standard upright in the family before the 65 and 80-gallon models.
Bradford White · Heat-pump water heater
The Bradford White RE2HP5010 is a 50 US gallon (189 L) AeroTherm Series G2 hybrid heat-pump water heater with a UEF of 3.89, a 65 US gallon first-hour rating and 4,000 W/3,000 W backup elements, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the entry size of the Canadian G2 range.
Bradford White · Heat-pump water heater
The Bradford White RE2HP6510 is a 65 US gallon (246 L) AeroTherm Series G2 hybrid heat-pump water heater with a UEF of 4.20, an 82 US gallon first-hour rating and 4,000 W/3,000 W backup elements, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the middle size of the Canadian G2 range.
Bradford White · Heat-pump water heater
The Bradford White RE2HP8010 is an 80 US gallon (303 L) AeroTherm Series G2 hybrid heat-pump water heater with a UEF of 4.00, an 88 US gallon first-hour rating and 4,000 W/3,000 W backup elements, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. It is the largest model of the Canadian G2 range.
Bradford White · Indirect tank
The Bradford White SW-2-30-L is a 29 US gallon (110 L) single-wall indirect water heater rated for 197 US gallons of first-hour delivery at 135 °F against a 120,000 BTU/h heat source, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A boiler, not a burner, heats its coil.
Bradford White · Indirect tank
The Bradford White SW-2-40R-L is a 37 US gallon (140 L) single-wall indirect water heater rated for 205 US gallons of first-hour delivery at 135 °F against a 120,000 BTU/h heat source, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A boiler, not a burner, heats its coil.
Bradford White · Indirect tank
The Bradford White SW-2-50R-L is a 43 US gallon (163 L) single-wall indirect water heater rated for 210 US gallons of first-hour delivery at 135 °F against a 120,000 BTU/h heat source, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A boiler, not a burner, heats its coil.
Bradford White · Indirect tank
The Bradford White SW-2-65-L is a 57 US gallon (216 L) single-wall indirect water heater rated for 215 US gallons of first-hour delivery at 135 °F against a 115,000 BTU/h heat source, sold in Canada through wholesale channels. A boiler, not a burner, heats its coil.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RU130iN is an indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater with a 15,000–130,000 BTU/h input, UEF 0.91 and up to 7 GPM (26 L/min) of flow at an unstated temperature rise. It is listed on rinnai.ca and is the smallest residential RU model, suited to one-bathroom homes and suites.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RU160iN is an indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater with a 15,000–160,000 BTU/h input, UEF 0.95 and up to 9 GPM (34 L/min) of flow at an unstated temperature rise. It is listed on rinnai.ca and is the mid-size RU model between the RU130i and RU180i.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RU180iN is an indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater with a 15,000–180,000 BTU/h input, UEF 0.95 and up to 10 GPM (38 L/min) of flow at an unstated temperature rise. It is listed on rinnai.ca and sits one step below the flagship RU199iN.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RX199iN is Rinnai's current flagship indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater in Canada: 15,000–199,000 BTU/h, UEF 0.98, up to 11.1 GPM (42 L/min) maximum flow at an unstated rise, Wi-Fi control and ENERGY STAR marked on rinnai.ca. It is the RX successor to the RU199iN.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RX180iN is an indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater in Rinnai's current RX flagship series: 15,000–180,000 BTU/h, UEF 0.98, up to 10.0 GPM (38 L/min) maximum flow at an unstated rise, Wi-Fi control and ENERGY STAR marked on rinnai.ca.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RXP199iN is the RX199iN with a built-in recirculation pump: 15,000–199,000 BTU/h, UEF 0.98, up to 11.1 GPM (42 L/min) maximum flow, Wi-Fi control and ENERGY STAR marked on rinnai.ca. It is Rinnai Canada's pump-included flagship.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-240A2 is the largest of Navien's Canadian A2 condensing tankless models: 13,300–199,900 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.95, and published flows of 11.2 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 5.6 GPM at a 67 °F rise. It is a wall-hung, forced-draft direct-vent unit.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-210A2 is the middle of Navien's Canadian A2 condensing tankless models: 12,000–180,000 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.95, and published flows of 10.1 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 5.1 GPM at a 67 °F rise. It is a wall-hung, forced-draft direct-vent unit.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-180A2 is the smallest of Navien's Canadian A2 condensing tankless models: 10,000–150,000 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.95, and published flows of 8.4 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 4.3 GPM at a 67 °F rise. It is a wall-hung, forced-draft direct-vent unit.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-240S2 is the largest of Navien's current S2 condensing tankless models: 13,300–199,900 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.96, and published flows of 11.2 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 5.8 GPM at a 67 °F rise.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-210S2 is the middle of Navien's current S2 condensing tankless models: 12,000–180,000 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.96, and published flows of 10.1 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 5.3 GPM at a 67 °F rise.
Navien · Gas tankless
The Navien NPE-180S2 is the smallest of Navien's current S2 condensing tankless models: 10,000–150,000 BTU/h on natural gas or propane, UEF 0.96, and published flows of 8.4 GPM at a 35 °F rise and 4.3 GPM at a 67 °F rise.
Rinnai · Gas tankless
The Rinnai RU199iN is an indoor condensing natural gas tankless water heater with a 15,000–199,000 BTU/h input, UEF 0.95, 2" PVC venting and up to 11 GPM (42 L/min) of flow at an unstated temperature rise. It is listed on rinnai.ca and is the largest residential RU model, with a propane version, the RU199iP.
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Guides and comparisons
Guide
How storage and tankless water heaters actually differ in capacity, efficiency, installation, maintenance and lifecycle cost, with the two documented example models and the questions to answer before choosing.
Guide
A practical framework for the repair-versus-replacement decision on gas, electric and tankless water heaters, with the failure types that decide the answer and what to expect from a diagnostic visit.
Guide
What the numbers on a storage-tank spec sheet mean, how first-hour rating and recovery are derived, and how to turn household demand into a tank size before calling a contractor.
Guide
What the Uniform Energy Factor measures, why draw patterns and the legacy EF matter, how tank ratings differ from tankless ratings, and where ENERGY STAR and NRCan fit in.
Guide
The venting systems on residential gas water heaters sold in Canada, what each requires from the house, and how the choice of venting type flows from the equipment and the site together.
Comparison
A storage tank and a condensing tankless unit compared on the figures that actually decide the choice: delivery versus flow, efficiency metric, venting, electrical and what each needs to be installed.
Comparison
The 40 and 50 US gallon tall atmospheric tanks from Bradford White's Canadian Defender line, compared on first-hour delivery, recovery, dimensions and the demand questions that decide between them.
Comparison
Tall versus short forms of Bradford White's 40 US gallon atmospheric tank: where the space constraint is real, and what the short form costs in delivery and efficiency.
Comparison
The standard-input and high-input 50-gallon tall tanks from the Canadian Defender line: recovery speed versus first-hour delivery, plus the 4 in vent requirement of the high-input model.
Comparison
Atmospheric-vent versus through-the-wall power vent 40-gallon tanks, compared on venting, electrical dependence, efficiency and the installation situations that select between them.
Comparison
Room-air power vent versus closed-combustion power direct vent 50 US gallon tanks from the same Defender family: venting rules, efficiency and where each is the only lawful choice.
Comparison
Rinnai's previous and current 199,000 BTU/h residential condensing flagships, compared on the specification figures rinnai.ca and Rinnai's sheets publish, with the honest caveat that both are sized by flow at rise.
Comparison
The two most common condensing tankless flagships in Metro Vancouver compared on the figures that matter: flow at rise, UEF, venting, dimensions and the installation story each brings.
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CANRO publishes free in-home estimates for water-heater replacements and installations. Repair visits carry a diagnostic fee that CANRO states is credited toward the repair if you proceed; the amount is confirmed by phone.
Yes. CANRO's published services include gas and electric tanks, tankless and heat-pump water heaters. Phase 1 of the catalogue documents gas equipment first; electric and heat-pump models follow.
No. A tankless unit delivers a limited flow at a given temperature rise, needs a minimum flow to fire, and hot water still has to travel through the pipes. The tank-versus-tankless guide explains capacity and recirculation limits.
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