Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 6-2 Trend
Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 6-2 Trend is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.
It has a certified UEF of 0.98 and a certified flow of 0.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise.
Its certified flow is 0.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise, while The Home Depot advertises 0.91 gal/min, no rise stated (Archived copy, Nov 10, 2025), so a comparison at the same rise is not possible.
- Electric tankless water heater
- 3 listed models
ENERGY STAR certification does not cover this type of water heater.
Certified and advertised figures
- Flow at a 67°F rise
- 0.6gallons per minuteCertified
- Advertised flow
- 0.91gallons per minuteThe Home Depot, no rise stated
- UEF
- 0.98Uniform energy factor
Your fixtures at once
Change your hour and flowFlow where you live
A bigger rise from colder incoming water leaves the heater with less flow.
- Cold water
- Cold water must be at least 10°F colder than the hot water setting.
- Flow estimate
- The estimate uses the lowest certified flow among the listed models. It is about 0.6 gal/min at a 70°F rise.
Flow limits
- The estimate excludes the flow needed to turn the heater on, heat lost in pipes, and installation.
- Cold water from a well or long pipe run can differ from the temperature you enter.
- Without a stated flow limit, estimates for warmer water may exceed the heater’s actual flow.
Advertised and certified figures
| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEF | 0.99 | 0.98 | The Home Depot | Archived copy, Nov 10, 2025 |
| Flow | 0.91 gal/min, no rise stated | 0.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, Nov 10, 2025 |
| Flow | 1.17 gal/min at a 35°F rise | 0.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, Nov 10, 2025 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | UEF | Flow at a 67°F rise (gal/min) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-E 6-2 Plus | 0.98 | 0.6 | 98% | Very small |
| DHC-E 6-2 Trend | 0.98 | 0.6 | 98% | Very small |
| DHX 6-2 Trend | 0.98 | 0.6 | 98% | Very small |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
It warms 0.6 gallons per minute of water from 58°F to 125°F in the test. The electric tankless type has a median flow of 0.7 gallons per minute. Of 337 electric tankless models, 179 have a higher flow than this one.
In tests, 98% of the energy went to hot water, so its UEF is 0.98. In the test, daily hot water use was set to very small (its draw pattern). Among 272 electric tankless models on its draw pattern, 10 have a higher UEF. A UEF of 0.96 is the median for its type and draw pattern. Of the energy it spends heating water, 98% ends up in it (its recovery efficiency).
Its 3 model numbers are DHC-E 6-2 Plus, DHC-E 6-2 Trend, and DHX 6-2 Trend. There are 3 more basic models with the same test figures. Of those, one or more are under the Aquapower brand.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
- Every Stiebel Eltron basic model
- Every electric tankless water heater certified below 1.0 gallon per minute
- Every electric tankless water heater
Not covered
- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.