Is the E6N-50H 130 right for your home?
The American E6N-50H 130 is the current 50-gallon tall model listed on American’s standard ProLine electric product page. It provides 46 gallons of rated storage and a 62-gallon first-hour rating. The body measures 59 inches high and 20½ inches in diameter, before allowing for the pan and top connections.
This model offers the highest first-hour rating of the four tall and short models compared here. It can be worth considering when a 40-gallon tank falls short during a concentrated period of use, but WHE also checks shower flow, overlapping loads and the condition of the existing heater before recommending an increase in size.
American E6N-50H 130 specifications
| Model / product item | E6N-50H 130 / 100336418 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity / rated storage | 50 gallons / 46 gallons |
| Type / installation | Tall electric storage tank / indoor |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 0.92 UEF |
| First-hour rating | 62 gallons |
| Standard recovery at a 90°F rise | 21 gallons per hour at the sheet’s standard 4,500W rating |
| Voltage / electrical configuration | 240V; two 4,500W elements; linked product page lists 4,500W maximum input |
| Drawing A: height / C: diameter | 59 / 20½ inches |
| Water connections | Top; ¾-inch male connections on 8-inch centers |
| Insulation blanket included | No |
| Limited tank / parts warranty | 6 years / 6 years, subject to the written warranty |
Rated storage is the water held in the tank. First-hour rating measures hot-water delivery during a standardized test, including water heated during that hour. UEF is an efficiency comparison; it does not predict a particular household’s bill.
Dimensions and replacement fit
The listed 59-inch height and 20½-inch diameter describe the heater, not the complete installation space. Allow for the drain pan, top water and electrical connections, relief-valve discharge and room to service the front panels, drain valve and anode. WHE also checks the access route and floor support with the tank full.
A tall tank can save floor space, but overhead plumbing and future anode service still need room. Measure the finished installation area rather than relying on the existing tank’s gallon label.
Electrical configuration and manufacturer documents
The linked product page lists 240V, two elements and 4,500W maximum input. The series sheet describes 4,500W elements as the standard configuration and lists other available wattages. WHE verifies the supplied unit’s data plate, wiring diagram and existing circuit before installation.
The 130 suffix is a model-series identifier, not the supply voltage. This is a 240V electric water heater. Circuit suitability depends on the actual nameplate and installation instructions.
This guide identifies the 130 series shown on the current product page. The linked March 2025 series sheet supplies the standard recovery and connection details. Match any replacement unit’s complete model number to its shipped documentation.
Compare 40- and 50-gallon tall and short models
| Model | Nominal / rated storage | First-hour rating | Height × diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| E6N-40H 110 (tall) | 40 / 36 gal | 53 gal | 61¼ × 18 in. |
| E6N-40R 110 (short) | 40 / 37 gal | 55 gal | 49¾ × 20½ in. |
| E6N-50H 130 (tall) | 50 / 46 gal | 62 gal | 59 × 20½ in. |
| E6N-50R 110 (short) | 50 / 46 gal | 57 gal | 49¼ × 23 in. |
Both 50-gallon versions list 46 gallons of rated storage. The tall model delivers five more gallons in the first-hour test and has a 2½-inch narrower body, but stands 9¾ inches higher than the short model. More first-hour delivery does not change the sheet’s shared 21 GPH recovery rating.
All four standard configurations list 0.92 UEF and 21 GPH recovery at a 90°F rise. WHE compares your busiest period of use, shower flow and overlapping appliances with the delivery ratings. A fixed number of people is not enough to size a replacement reliably.
Installation, maintenance and six-year limited warranty
WHE reviews the drain pan and drainage route, water pressure, thermal expansion, temperature-and-pressure relief discharge and service access as part of the installation scope. These conventional electric tanks do not use a combustion flue or the airflow and condensate arrangements of a heat-pump water heater.
The standard tall and short series includes an Incoloy stainless steel lower element, anode protection, a glass-lined tank, a brass drain valve and a self-cleaning dip tube. That dip tube helps control sediment; it does not replace flushing, anode inspection or other maintenance in the manual.
American lists six-year limited tank and parts coverage. Eligibility, use, installation and maintenance conditions apply. The warranty does not provide six years of included labor, removal or reinstallation. Review the certificate supplied with the heater before assuming a particular service cost is covered.
Official sources and local installation
Sources checked October 17, 2026: American E6N-50H 130 product page, its linked series specification sheet, installation and care manual and limited warranty. The manufacturer uses the photograph shown here across its tall product pages; it is a representative image, and proportions or label details can vary.
For Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and nearby Palm Beach County homes, send WHE photos of the current heater’s label, piping and surrounding space when requesting an estimate. Visit our American water heater installation page or browse the water heater model catalog.
American E6N-50H 130 FAQs
How much water does the E6N-50H 130 store?
It is a 50-gallon nominal model with 46 gallons of rated storage. Its 62-gallon first-hour rating measures delivery during the standardized first-hour test, not the volume stored at one time.
Is the current 50-gallon tall model the 110 or 130 series?
American’s current linked product page identifies E6N-50H 130, product item 100336418. Older labels or listings may show a different suffix. WHE matches the supplied model and serial number to its own documents instead of assuming that every E6N-50H revision is identical.
What electrical supply does this model need?
The linked configuration is 240V with two elements and 4,500W maximum input. A qualified installer must verify the supplied unit’s data plate, circuit and wiring requirements.
Does it include an insulation blanket?
No. American marks this standard tall product as having no included insulation blanket. It is a different model from the blanket-included lowboys.
Does the six-year warranty include installation labor?
The listed six-year coverage is limited tank and parts coverage. Labor, removal, reinstallation and other costs are governed by the written terms and are not automatically included for six years.