Recommendation for residential gas water heater

Fubar411 · Nov 6, 2011

Doing my parents' water heater, gas is available. What is preferred these days that is available to a consumer? I know to avoid the big box stores, but don't want to break the bank.
Thanks,
Rob

Gary Swart · Nov 6, 2011

The two brands preferred most are the GE/Rheem and Bradford White.

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Fubar411 · Nov 6, 2011

Are either made in the USA?

I am currently looking at Rheem 42VR50-40F High Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater, 50 Gallon, but reviews say Mexico.

SewerRatz · Nov 6, 2011

Bradford White is made in the USA just call around to local plumbing supply houses.

Jimbo · Nov 6, 2011

The BW website talks about their factory, but does not specifcally state that ALL their products are made in the US. It may well be the case, and if so is the exception and you should definitely patronize that brand, and be prepared to pay for it. Welcome to the new world. And in general, most wholesalers will NOT sell it to you, only to your licensed contractor to install.

Themp · Nov 6, 2011

Home Depot

Get the Home Depot 50 gallon water heater, it is made by Rheem and then do this:

http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/pages/WHRpages/English/Longevity/water-heater-anodes.html

It will last forever....

Fubar411 · Nov 7, 2011

Thanks all, I'm on it.

hj · Nov 7, 2011

quote; It will last forever....

That will be the day. If you replace the anode rod, the heater may last 60 months, if you do NOT it may only last 5 years.

Bluebinky · Nov 8, 2011

My GE lasted only two years. Maybe the new one will last 60 months. You never know.

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