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How many watts does a tankless water heater use? (18,000 W)

A tankless water heater uses about 18,000 W
Typical range 10,000–36,000 watts.

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An electric tankless heater heats water instantly on demand, so it draws enormous power but only while a hot tap is running.

Tankless water heater power specs

Typical running power18,000 W
Typical range10,000–36,000 W
Energy use18.00 kWh/day · 540.0 kWh/mo

What affects the wattage

Running cost at $0.17/kWh

Electricity ratePer dayPer monthPer year
$0.10/kWh$1.80$54.00$657.00
$0.15/kWh$2.70$81.00$985.50
$0.20/kWh$3.60$108.00$1,314.00
$0.25/kWh$4.50$135.00$1,642.50
$0.30/kWh$5.40$162.00$1,971.00
$0.40/kWh$7.20$216.00$2,628.00

See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a tankless water heater, or what size power station runs a tankless water heater.

FAQ

How many watts does a tankless water heater use?

Whole-home electric tankless units draw 10,000-36,000 watts while running.

Do tankless heaters save money?

They cut standby losses, but the high draw needs a heavy electrical service.