RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-50-YTVIT 1**
RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-50-YTVIT 1** is in the ENERGY STAR list as of Oct 26, 2026.
- Gas storage water heater
- 1 listed model
No certified figures were found under this model number. Units made for another brand are often certified under that brand's basic model.
Its figures are also listed under American VG6250T76NV 1**.
Certified figures
- Storage volume
- 48gallons
- UEF
- 0.88Uniform energy factor
- First-hour rating
- 119gallonsHot water in the first hour
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| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-50-YTVIT 1** | 48 | 0.88 | 119 | 93% |
It holds 48 gallons in the test, 2 gallons less than its 50-gallon sold size. Over one hour from a full tank, it gave 119 gallons in the test (its first-hour rating). That is 71 gallons more than its tank holds, since it reheats during the hour. Among 763 gas storage models, 32 have a higher first-hour rating. Among gas storage models, the median first-hour rating is 78 gallons.
It is ENERGY STAR certified under its single model number. In the test, 12% of its energy does not reach the hot water (UEF 0.88). In the test, daily hot water use was set to high (its draw pattern). Of 434 gas storage models with the same draw pattern, 28 have a higher UEF and 389 a lower one. On its draw pattern, the median gas storage UEF is 0.66. The water took in 93% of the energy used to reheat it (its recovery efficiency).
There are 4 more basic models with the same test figures. Of those, one or more are under the American, GSW WATER HEATERS, and State brands. For the full group, see the American VG6250T76NV 1**.
It may qualify for 4 rebate programs. It may qualify for one more if it meets terms its figures do not show.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
Rebates
| Program | State | Status | Program page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Utilities Water heater rebate (gas storage, gas tankless) | CO | May qualify | Its own page |
| Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Home (gas storage) | IL | May qualify if it meets the other terms | Its own page |
| DTE Energy Water Heaters (gas storage, gas tankless) | MI | May qualify | Its own page |
| Xcel Energy MINNESOTA RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS (gas storage, gas tankless) | MN | May qualify | Its own page |
| Avista Home and small commercial: HVAC and water heating incentives (gas storage) | WA | May qualify | Its own page |
Programs change their terms. Check the program's own page before you buy.
- Every RELIANCE WATER HEATERS basic model
- Every 50-gallon gas storage water heater
- Every gas storage water heater
- The most-searched gas storage models side by side
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- Advertised figures. We have none on file for this model.