State GDHE-50 3**
- Gas storage water heater
- 1 listed model
This model is not in the current certification listing as of Oct 26, 2026. It was last listed on Oct 2, 2026.
Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith GDHE-50 3**.
Certified figures
- Storage volume
- 49gallons
- UEF
- 0.88Uniform energy factor
- First-hour rating
- 100gallonsHot water in the first hour
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State GDHE-50 3** left the DOE listing between Oct 2, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026.
State GDHE-50 3** was in the DOE listing by Oct 2, 2026.
State GDHE-50 3** has a recorded ENERGY STAR market-availability date of Sep 7, 2015. It was in the ENERGY STAR list by Aug 11, 2023.
Advertised and certified figures
| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-hour rating | 100 gal | 100 gal | State | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP6-50-*TPDT 3** | 49 | 0.88 | 100 | 95% | — |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
ENERGY STAR certified models
| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP6-50-*TPDT 3** | 49 | 0.88 | 100 | 95% |
It holds 49 gallons in the test, 1 gallon less than its 50-gallon sold size. It delivers 100 gallons of hot water in the test's first hour. Reheating lets it give 51 gallons beyond the 49 gallons in its tank.
The single model number sold under it is ENERGY STAR certified. In the test, 12% of its energy does not reach the hot water (UEF 0.88). When it reheats water in the test, 95% of the energy it uses ends up in the water.
All of its test figures are shared by 4 other basic models. The American, GSW WATER HEATERS, and RELIANCE WATER HEATERS brands list one or more of them. For the full group, see the A. O. Smith GDHE-50 3**.
It may qualify for 3 rebate programs in 3 states. Another one rebate program may accept it if it meets their other terms.
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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 |
| 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.
Not covered
- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.