Home Appliances
Geyser and instant water heater reviews: heating time, tank coating for hard water, safety features and power use.
Buying guide · Geysers & Water Heaters
The AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 is the best geyser we tested for Indian homes: a 15 L, 5-star, 8 bar tank that lost only about 6 °C overnight and resisted scale better than most rivals on hard water. The Crompton Amica Pro 15L is the main alternative, a 5-star, 8 bar geyser that heats as fast for far less money but scales more.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 is a 15 litre, 2 kW, 5-star storage geyser with an 8 bar tank and a Blue Diamond glass lining, and it is the safest long-term pick we tested for hard water and high-rise flats.
Editor’s Choice
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Havells Adonia Spin 15L is a 5-star, 2 kW storage geyser with a bright temperature indicator and solid service reach, and it suits families who want a polished look without an app.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Crompton Amica Pro 15L is a 2 kW, 5-star storage geyser with an 8 bar tank and five-year tank warranty, and it gives the most hot water per rupee of the 15 litre models we tested.
Best Value
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Havells Instanio 3L is a 3 kW instant geyser with a 6.5 bar tank that gives hot water at the tap in about four minutes, and it suits kitchens, small bathrooms and quick washes.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Haier ES15V-SD Wi-Fi is a 15 litre, 2 kW, 5-star smart geyser with app scheduling and usage learning that cuts wasted heating, but it costs well above plain 5-star tanks and its app is fiddly.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The V-Guard Calino DG 15 is a 15 litre storage geyser with a digital display, remote and a seven-year tank warranty, and it is easy for elderly family members to read and set.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Bajaj New Shakti Neo 15L is a 2 kW, 4-star storage geyser with an 8 bar tank that heats adequately and costs little, but it loses more heat overnight than the 5-star models in this group.
Geysers & Water Heaters
The Racold Eco 6L LPG gas geyser gives continuous hot water without electricity, which helps in power cuts, but it demands outdoor-facing ventilation and a certified installer, so it is risky in sealed bathrooms.
| Product | Our grade | Full tank, 15 °C to 60 °C | Hot water at a 40 °C mix | Heat loss over eight hours | Price at review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 15 L Vertical Storage Water Heater | A− 8.5 | 31 min | 24 L | 6 °C | MRP ₹13,100 |
| Havells Adonia Spin 15 L Storage Water Heater | B 7.8 | 30 min | 23 L | 7 °C | MRP ₹18,699 |
| Crompton Amica Pro 15 L 5 Star Storage Water Heater | B 7.6 | 31 min | 23 L | 7 °C | MRP ₹12,000 |
| Havells Instanio 3 L Instant Water Heater | B− 7.4 | 4 min | 5 L | 14 °C | MRP ₹6,690 |
| Haier ES15V-SD Wi-Fi 15 L 5 Star Smart Storage Water Heater | B− 7.2 | 32 min | 23 L | 6 °C | — |
| V-Guard Calino DG 15 L Digital Storage Water Heater | B− 7.0 | 33 min | 22 L | 8 °C | — |
| Bajaj New Shakti Neo 15 L Storage Water Heater | C 6.3 | 32 min | 22 L | 10 °C | — |
| Racold Eco 6 L LPG Gas Water Geyser | D 5.8 | — | — | — | — |