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Who Makes the Best Gas Water Heater for Residence?
Posted on 2/10/14 at 6:58 pm
Posted on 2/10/14 at 6:58 pm
The gas water heater in my new house is over 20 years old. It still works fine but I'm going to replace now before it fails.
I figured I'd pick up a Rheem or Ruud but I've been having a lot of people tell me to get a Bradford White. I've never heard of this company, but apparently it's located in Michigan and the water heaters are all US made.
Anyone have any opinions on one brand over another. I'm not going tankless. Not worth it for me right now.
Also, what's a ballpark on installation by a professional plumber? $600-$700? I'm assuming heater will be around $600-$700 as well?
I figured I'd pick up a Rheem or Ruud but I've been having a lot of people tell me to get a Bradford White. I've never heard of this company, but apparently it's located in Michigan and the water heaters are all US made.
Anyone have any opinions on one brand over another. I'm not going tankless. Not worth it for me right now.
Also, what's a ballpark on installation by a professional plumber? $600-$700? I'm assuming heater will be around $600-$700 as well?
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Posted on 2/10/14 at 7:10 pm to SirSaintly
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Who Makes the Best Gas Hot Water Heater for Residence?
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Posted on 2/10/14 at 7:25 pm to SirSaintly
I was told that the ones you get now aren't near as good as the older ones. It could be BS, but this came from someone at a legit company.
Posted on 2/10/14 at 7:37 pm to SirSaintly
Why replace it if it still works?
Posted on 2/10/14 at 8:53 pm to SirSaintly
A.O. Smith
ETA..... is it in your attic? May drive the price up slightly but anyone with a little mechanical know how can swap that out. I would say $1,200 is high. He's probably selling the heater for more too. I also think youbhave to have a licensed plumber do your install for the warranty to the effective.
ETA..... is it in your attic? May drive the price up slightly but anyone with a little mechanical know how can swap that out. I would say $1,200 is high. He's probably selling the heater for more too. I also think youbhave to have a licensed plumber do your install for the warranty to the effective.
This post was edited on 2/10/14 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 2/11/14 at 6:31 am to SirSaintly
I have 2 Rheem 60 gallon (gas) - absolutely no issues but my house is only 5 years old.
Posted on 2/11/14 at 6:40 am to SirSaintly
AO Smith or State water heaters
Posted on 2/11/14 at 6:52 am to SirSaintly
I replaced mine last weekend. $450 for a rheem 50gal at Home Depot. $250 to the plumber. Woulda been cheaper but it was Saturday so he was paying his 2 guys time and a half.
If it's that old, might as we'll replace it if it can flood your house. If it cant flood, I'd let it go.
If it's that old, might as we'll replace it if it can flood your house. If it cant flood, I'd let it go.
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