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Rinnai RU199iN vs EcoSmart ECO 24

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. EcoSmart ECO 24 is cheaper at $525. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Rinnai RU199iN or EcoSmart ECO 24?

The EcoSmart ECO 24 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Rinnai RU199iN EcoSmart ECO 24
US price $525
BrandRinnaiEcoSmart
Released
Fuel type natural-gas electric
Max flow rate gpm 11
Max btu per hour 199000
Power input (kW) 24
Uniform energy factor 0.95
Condensing type condensing electric
Min activation flow gpm 0.3
Vent type none
Max temp f 140
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 15
Wi-Fi enabled No No
Weight (lb) 64 14.25

Sources — Rinnai RU199iN: rinnai.us (verified 2026-07-11). EcoSmart ECO 24: ecosmartus.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Rinnai RU199iN and EcoSmart ECO 24?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Fuel type: Rinnai RU199iN natural-gas vs EcoSmart ECO 24 electric
  • Condensing type: Rinnai RU199iN condensing vs EcoSmart ECO 24 electric
  • Weight (lb): Rinnai RU199iN 64 vs EcoSmart ECO 24 14.25

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