Dometic | 6 Gal Electric Water Heater Essential | WH-6EA | 9610008459 | Electric Only
Dometic WH-6EA 6 Gallon Electric-Only RV Water Heater Essential | 9610008459
Reliable Electric Hot Water for Your RV
Upgrade your RV's hot water system with the Dometic WH-6EA 6 Gallon Electric-Only Water Heater Essential, designed to provide dependable hot water using campground shore power—without propane. This new Dometic Essential-series water heater combines a lightweight design, aluminum tank construction, simplified drainage, and flexible installation options to deliver practical hot-water performance for a wide range of RV applications.
The WH-6EA is an electric-only 6-gallon RV water heater, making it an excellent choice for RV owners who prefer a straightforward electric water-heating solution or are replacing an existing electric water heater.
Electric Hot Water Without Propane
The Dometic WH-6EA operates from your RV's availablecampground shore power, eliminating the need to use propane for water heating. This can provide a convenient alternative for RVers who primarily camp with electrical hookups and want to simplify their hot-water system.
Lightweight Aluminum Tank Design
One of the key features of the WH-6EA is its lightweight construction. The aluminum tank weighs approximately10 lbs., helping reduce overall water-heater weight and supporting RV weight-management goals. The complete unit weighs approximately14.77 lbs. before packaging.
Flexible Installation Options
The compact design of the WH-6EA provides greater flexibility when planning or replacing an RV water-heating system. Dometic designed the Essential electric water heater to be installed where suitable interior space is available, potentially providingmore placement options than traditional configurations.
Easy Drain System
The WH-6EA incorporates aneasy drain system designed to simplify routine draining and maintenance. This is particularly useful for seasonal RV owners who need to drain their water-heater system for storage or winterization.
Low-Maintenance Ownership
With an electric-only operating design and a straightforward construction, the Dometic WH-6EA is designed forlow-maintenance ownership while providing reliable hot-water service for RV applications.
Key Features
- 6-gallon water-heater capacity
- Electric-only operation
- Powered bycampground shore power
- No propane required for water heating
- Lightweightaluminum tank
- Approximately10 lb. tank weight
- Easy drain system for simplified maintenance
- Flexible installation possibilities
- Compact design suitable for a wide range of RV layouts
- Designed for low-maintenance ownership
- Genuine Dometic replacement water heater
- NewDometic Essential Series design
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dometic |
| Model | WH-6EA |
| Dometic Item Number | 9610008459 |
| PNC ID | 970337255 |
| Model on Label | WH-6EA |
| Product Type | RV Water Heater |
| Water Heater Type | Electric |
| Fuel Type | Electric Only |
| Capacity | 6 Gallons |
| Tank Material | Aluminum |
| Tank Weight | Approximately 10 lbs. |
| Product Weight | 14.77 lbs. |
| Length | 21.00 in. |
| Width | 14.60 in. |
| Height | 13.60 in. |
| Dimensional Weight | 19 lbs. |
| UPC | 7315091584159 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| LTL / Meyer Truck | No |
Important Compatibility Information
The Dometic WH-6EA / 9610008459 is an electric-only RV water heater. It is not intended to provide propane-fired operation. Before ordering, verify that your RV's existing water-heater system, electrical supply, installation space, plumbing connections, and mounting configuration are compatible with this model. When replacing an existing water heater, always compare the manufacturer's model number and data tag information, physical dimensions, electrical requirements, plumbing configuration, and installation requirements before purchasing.
Dometic Identification
- Dometic Model: WH-6EA
- Dometic Part / Item Number: 9610008459
- PNC: 970337255
- UPC: 7315091584159
What's the Advantage of the WH-6EA Essential?
The WH-6EA focuses on the fundamentals of RV hot-water heating:electric operation, 6-gallon capacity, lightweight construction, flexible installation, easy draining, and low-maintenance ownership. For RVers who normally camp with electrical hookups, it offers a simple way to enjoy hot water without relying on propane.
Whether you're replacing an existing electric RV water heater or outfitting an RV with a new electric hot-water system, theDometic WH-6EA Essentialdelivers a compact and lightweight solution backed by Dometic's RV product expertise.
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Note: Product images are for illustration purposes only. Actual product appearance, components, packaging, and included hardware may vary. Always verify model compatibility and installation requirements before ordering.
