UEF is only comparable within the same usage bin (low, medium, high) and fuel type. Compare a gas tank to a gas tank, and use operating cost estimates when comparing fuels.
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Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
Uniform Energy Factor is the federal efficiency rating for water heaters. A higher UEF means more of the energy you pay for ends up as hot water.
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