Stiebel Eltron DHC 3-1
Stiebel Eltron DHC 3-1 is in the DOE listing as of Oct 19, 2026.
- Electric tankless water heater
- 2 listed models
ENERGY STAR certification does not cover this type of water heater.
Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith UPVA-30K 1**.
Certified figures
- Flow at a 67°F rise
- 0.3gallons per minute
- UEF
- 0.93Uniform energy factor
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The heater gives less flow when colder incoming water needs a bigger rise.
- 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 0.3 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 3-1 | 0.93 | 0.3 | 98% | Very small |
| DHC 3-1 Classic | 0.93 | 0.3 | 98% | Very small |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
At a 67°F rise, its flow in the test is 0.3 gallons per minute. The electric tankless type has a median flow of 0.7 gallons per minute. Among 337 electric tankless models, 271 give more flow at a 67°F rise.
In tests, 93% of the energy it uses ends up as hot water (UEF 0.93). The daily hot water use in the test, called its draw pattern, was very small. Among 272 electric tankless models on its draw pattern, 217 have a higher UEF. A UEF of 0.96 is the median for its type and draw pattern. While it heats water, 98% of the energy used goes into the water (its recovery efficiency).
It is sold as DHC 3-1 and DHC 3-1 Classic. All of its test figures are shared by 6 other basic models. Between them, those basic models carry 4 other brand names. For the full group, see the A. O. Smith UPVA-30K 1** page.
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.