Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8
Stiebel Eltron DHC-E 8 is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.
It has a certified UEF of 0.96 and a certified flow of 0.7 gal/min at a 67°F rise.
- Electric tankless water heater
- 3 listed models
ENERGY STAR certification does not cover this type of water heater.
Certified figures
- Flow at a 67°F rise
- 0.7gallons per minute
- UEF
- 0.96Uniform energy factor
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Colder incoming water needs a bigger rise, so the heater gives 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 0.7 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.
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | UEF | Flow at a 67°F rise (gal/min) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-E 8 | 0.96 | 0.7 | 98% | Very small |
| DHC-E 8 Classic | 0.96 | 0.7 | 98% | Very small |
| MEGA BOOST | 0.96 | 0.7 | 98% | Very small |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
It heats 0.7 gallons per minute of water by 67°F in the test. The median electric tankless model heats 0.7 gallons per minute by 67°F. Among 337 electric tankless models, 154 give more flow at a 67°F rise.
In the test, 4% of its energy does not reach the hot water (UEF 0.96). In the test, daily hot water use was set to very small (its draw pattern). Of 272 electric tankless models with the same draw pattern, 77 have a higher UEF and 121 a lower one. On its draw pattern, its UEF is also the median electric tankless UEF. When it runs, 98% of the energy it uses reaches the water (its recovery efficiency).
It is the basic model for DHC-E 8, DHC-E 8 Classic, and MEGA BOOST. All of its test figures are shared by 3 other basic models. Those basic models are sold with Aquapower as their brand names.
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
- Advertised figures. We have none on file for this model.