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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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