{"product_id":"dometic-wh-6ea-6-gallon-electric-water-heater","title":"Dometic WH-6EA 6-Gallon Electric Water Heater","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic WH-6EA is a 6-gallon electric water heater for boats and RVs that already have shore power or a generator. A 1400-watt element and a lightweight aluminum tank give you dependable hot water with no propane to plumb and almost no maintenance. It's light, it's simple, and it drops into most existing 6-gallon openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot water changes everything aboard. Warm dishwater after dinner, a real shower at the end of a long day, and the simple comfort of not scrubbing pots in cold water. The Dometic WH-6EA is a 6-gallon electric water heater built to deliver exactly that, whether it's mounted in a boat or an RV. It runs on electric power alone, so there's no propane to plumb, no burner to service, and no combustion to vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of this unit is a 1400-watt heating element wrapped around a lightweight aluminum tank. Aluminum matters here. It's naturally corrosion-resistant, so you don't have the sacrificial anode rod maintenance that steel and glass-lined tanks demand. It also keeps the whole heater at just 10 pounds dry, which is a real gift when you're lying on your back in a cockpit locker trying to line up the mounting flange by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's electric-only, hookup is refreshingly simple. The WH-6EA comes with a 3-prong plug and draws power the same way any 120-volt appliance does. Plug it into shore power or run it off the generator, flip the switch, and you've got a full tank of hot water in a reasonable stretch. There's no gas valve, no pilot, no thermocouple to chase down when something acts up. For a lot of boaters and RVers, that reliability is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing and fit deserve a close look before you order. The face of the unit measures 12.8 inches by 12.8 inches, and it's 19.57 inches deep. That 12.8-inch square footprint lines up with most existing 6-gallon water heater openings, which makes the WH-6EA a sensible swap for an older, tired heater. Just measure the depth of your locker or cabinet first. Nineteen and a half inches is longer than some older units, and you want to know it fits before the box shows up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of swaps, here's the honest part. If you're pulling out an older 6-gallon heater, the dimensions aren't always a perfect match. You may need a conversion access door kit to close up the difference cleanly, and the access door itself is sold separately from the heater. It's not a big deal, but it's the kind of thing you'd rather know now than discover mid-install with the old unit already pulled out. Order the door and any conversion kit at the same time and you'll save yourself a second trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a permanent-mount, non-portable heater. It's designed to be built into a dedicated space and wired in, not moved around. Mount it vertically the way it's meant to sit, give it a dedicated 15-amp circuit so it isn't fighting the air conditioner or the microwave for power, and it'll settle into the background and just work. A 6-gallon tank is a comfortable size for a couple. You'll get hot dishes and short showers without much thought. If you're running a full crew and everyone wants a long shower back to back, you'll learn to stagger them, but that's true of any tank this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical note for seasonal owners: the drain valve points down, so plan your plumbing to give it room to empty. When you winterize, you'll want to drain the tank fully, and a tight bilge or a cramped RV bay can make that awkward if the hose can't route cleanly. Think about it during the install and it's a two-minute job every fall instead of a wrestling match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like the WH-6EA for the boater or RVer who's already got solid shore power or a generator and simply wants dependable hot water without the propane hassle. It's straightforward, it's light, and the aluminum tank should give you years of service with basically no maintenance. If you have questions about whether it'll drop into your existing space, give us a call. We'll help you check the numbers before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6-gallon aluminum tank holds enough hot water for galley cleanup and short showers, and it resists corrosion without a sacrificial anode rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1400-watt electric heating element runs on shore power or a generator, so there's no propane to plumb or vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminum construction keeps the unit at just 10 pounds dry for an easy one-person install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12.8 by 12.8 inch square face lines up with most existing 6-gallon water heater openings for a straightforward swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e19.57-inch depth, permanent-mount design for a clean built-in installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-prong plug and electric-only wiring make hookup simple, no gas valve or pilot to service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-portable, dedicated-mount build meant to be wired in and left to work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess door sold separately, with a conversion access door kit available when the opening needs it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the WH-6EA gas or electric?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's electric only. A 1400-watt element heats the tank, and it comes with a 3-prong plug. There's no propane burner, no pilot, and nothing to vent. If you want propane backup, Dometic makes a gas-and-electric version in the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much hot water does 6 gallons give you?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlenty for washing dishes and a couple of short showers. For two people cruising, a 6-gallon tank is comfortable if you stagger showers rather than run them back to back. It's the right size for most weekenders and small cruisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size opening does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe face is 12.8 inches square and the unit is 19.57 inches deep. The 12.8-inch square footprint matches most existing 6-gallon heater cutouts, but measure your depth before ordering. Some older lockers are shallower than 19.57 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it replace my older 6-gallon water heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. The 12.8-inch square face lines up with most 6-gallon openings. Dimensions can differ from older units, though, so you may need a conversion access door kit to finish the opening cleanly. The access door is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with an access door?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The access door is sold separately, and depending on what you're replacing you may also want the conversion access door kit. Order both with the heater so you're not waiting on parts mid-install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the tank made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAluminum. It's lightweight and naturally corrosion-resistant, so you skip the sacrificial anode rod maintenance that steel and glass-lined tanks need. It also helps keep the whole unit down to about 10 pounds dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run it off shore power or a generator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a standard 120-volt electric appliance with a 3-prong plug, so shore power or a properly sized generator both work. Just make sure the source can handle the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat circuit does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGive it a dedicated 15-amp, 120-volt circuit. The 1400-watt element pulls around 12 amps, and sharing a breaker with an air conditioner or microwave is a common way to trip it under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 10 pounds dry. That's light enough for one person to handle during install, which isn't always the case with steel-tank heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should it be mounted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVertically, as a permanent, non-portable install. It's built to be wired in and left in place, not moved around. Mount it in its intended orientation and give the drain valve room to route a hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a gas backup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, this model is electric only. 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