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New Water Heater - Tapper - 05-29-2022 In the market for a new electric water heater. Would like to hit the "sweet spot" between cost, efficiency and reliability. Been a while since I've bought one so looking for recommendations. Thanks, Doug P.S. Also posted in OT. RE: New Water Heater - sweensdv2 - 05-30-2022 Rheem or Ruud, same heater just different tag. RE: New Water Heater - MstrCarpenter - 06-03-2022 I would put ease of warranty replacement at the top of the list. Some manufacturers require an "inspection" by a licensed plumber. Then if they absolutely have to honor the claim, they'll require it be installed by a licensed plumber. That's two visits for the plumber and you're taking cold showers for at least a week. RE: New Water Heater - adamcherubini - 06-06-2022 I think the new air source heat pump models are pretty cool. Doug, have you ruled those out? RE: New Water Heater - carwashguy - 06-08-2022 I installed a heat pump water heater about 4 years ago. I got an 80 gallon Bradford-White. Haven’t had any issues. I replaced a 50gal natural gas unit so I can’t make a direct comparison between a heat pump and a traditional electric. My wife did say that the gas bill went down but the electric bill didn’t go up any significant amount. As a bonus, the unit sucks some of the humidity out of the air. It is located in the unfinished side of my basement so the stuff that is in storage doesn’t smell a s musty as it used to. |