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Replacing hot water heater (brand recommendation?)
Posted on 4/24/20 at 7:36 am
Posted on 4/24/20 at 7:36 am
Looking to get some work done in our master bathroom and most likely will replace existing 11.5 year old hot water heater.
Any recommendations or drawbacks for Rheem, AO Smith, American Standard or Whirlpool? Or others that I have not mentioned?
Wanting to go from 50 gallon to 80 gallon, assuming the diameter of tank is the same to get through attic opening.
Any recommendations or drawbacks for Rheem, AO Smith, American Standard or Whirlpool? Or others that I have not mentioned?
Wanting to go from 50 gallon to 80 gallon, assuming the diameter of tank is the same to get through attic opening.
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Posted on 4/24/20 at 7:44 am to Will Cover
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hot water heater
Posted on 4/24/20 at 8:30 am to Will Cover
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hot water heater
Duck!
Posted on 4/24/20 at 8:42 am to Will Cover
Just installed AO Smith gas heater in my house. Made in the USA. It makes my cold water hot. 
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:04 am to Will Cover
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Wanting to go from 50 gallon to 80 gallon, assuming the diameter of tank is the same to get through attic opening.
That might be a problem, even if replacing with the same gallon capacity. Check diameter carefully as I’ve read where many of today’s water heaters, even those of equivalent gallon capacity, are slightly larger in diameter because of increased insulation. I know in my case just a 2 inch increase in dia of a replacement water heater would require me to remove attic stairs to get them into the attic.
Posted on 4/24/20 at 9:26 am to CrawDude
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That might be a problem, even if replacing with the same gallon capacity. Check diameter carefully as I’ve read where many of today’s water heaters, even those of equivalent gallon capacity, are slightly larger in diameter because of increased insulation. I know in my case just a 2 inch increase in dia of a replacement water heater would require me to remove attic stairs to get them into the attic.
Don't the 80 gallon ones also have to have heat pumps built in, making them ALOT larger then what they are replacing?
Posted on 4/24/20 at 10:49 pm to SSpaniel
Anyone have a hybrid water heater?
Posted on 4/25/20 at 9:28 am to EveryoneGetsATrophy
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Just installed AO Smith gas heater in my house. Made in the USA. It makes my cold water hot.
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Just installed AO Smith gas heater in my house. Made in the USA. It makes my cold water hot.
I installed one of theirs last summer. Biggest piece of shite I've ever bought. Both thermostats and both heating elements have been replace before it started working correctly. Their warranty is shite also. The guy they sent out, told me he had never worked on a water heater before. BTW, when the repair was scheduled, I was given a day, and the time frame was 9am-5pm.
Posted on 4/25/20 at 10:10 am to Will Cover
Also, recommendations on where to buy for best price? Online?
Posted on 4/25/20 at 8:38 pm to Will Cover
They all last like 10-12 years tops now, no matter the brand. I only had one water heater and it needed replacing. Was 14 years old. I bought 2 State water heaters from coburns and had a plumber change one and then add the other one. He tied them in unison so I have 100 gallons of hot water now.
Posted on 4/25/20 at 9:49 pm to Will Cover
I put a Rheem in a couple years ago. No complaints.
Posted on 4/25/20 at 10:27 pm to Will Cover
quote:the EPA under obama's regime basically outlawed 80 gal water heaters for residential use. They can be acquired but they're only supposed to be sold for commercial use.
Wanting to go from 50 gallon to 80 gallon, assuming the diameter of tank is the same to get through attic opening.
Posted on 4/26/20 at 4:07 pm to Major Dutch Schaefer
quote:I couldn’t find a better price online than a Rheem at Home Depot for a renovation I’m currently doing.
Also, recommendations on where to buy for best price? Online?
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