MiniSoCold
New Member
Im considering short 40 gallon watter heaters.
My Rheem Fury lasted 26 years (I kid you not! 1984) without ever being drained or rods replaced or anything.
To make it easy on the installer I am looking for a similar sized unit. (short)
3 options:
1 - Bradford White M-4_403S6FBN...Now available online (sorry guys) but will be installed by a pro.
- 40,000 BTU
- Energy Star (.67 Energy factor) 2 inch insulation, factory heat traps, $45 local rebate.
-$272 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household)
- Microprocessor controls burner...Just something else that can fail.
- 1st hr rating=72
-6 year warranty
2 - GE/Rheem PG40S09AVJ00...Available at HD big box store
-Nearly identical specs as Rheem Fury 42V40SF
-40,000 BTU
-No rebate (.59 Energy factor)
-$309 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household, 7 in the summer)
-1st hr. rating=72
-90F Recovery Rate=40.4 gal/min
-self cleaning
-9 year parts, 1 yr labor warranty
3 - GE/Rheem GG40S06AVJ00...Available at HD big box store
-Nearly identical specs as Rheem Fury 22V40SF
-36,000 BTU
-$309 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household, 7 in the summer)
-1st hr. rating=72
-90F Recovery Rate=36.4
-not self cleaning
-6 year parts, 1 yr labor warranty
The high efficiency Bradford White, #1 delivered after coupons, rebates, and no taxes comes out $125 cheaper than the #2 heater listed above and $15 cheaper than the #3 heater listed above
What do you guys think? What would you put in your own house considering these options? We are used to spacing our showers with our current 38,000 BTU 49 gallon heater (67=1st hr rating)
After such good luck with the Rheem all these years dependability is a factor. Thanks!
My Rheem Fury lasted 26 years (I kid you not! 1984) without ever being drained or rods replaced or anything.
To make it easy on the installer I am looking for a similar sized unit. (short)
3 options:
1 - Bradford White M-4_403S6FBN...Now available online (sorry guys) but will be installed by a pro.
- 40,000 BTU
- Energy Star (.67 Energy factor) 2 inch insulation, factory heat traps, $45 local rebate.
-$272 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household)
- Microprocessor controls burner...Just something else that can fail.
- 1st hr rating=72
-6 year warranty
2 - GE/Rheem PG40S09AVJ00...Available at HD big box store
-Nearly identical specs as Rheem Fury 42V40SF
-40,000 BTU
-No rebate (.59 Energy factor)
-$309 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household, 7 in the summer)
-1st hr. rating=72
-90F Recovery Rate=40.4 gal/min
-self cleaning
-9 year parts, 1 yr labor warranty
3 - GE/Rheem GG40S06AVJ00...Available at HD big box store
-Nearly identical specs as Rheem Fury 22V40SF
-36,000 BTU
-$309 estimated energy cost...probably more (6 in household, 7 in the summer)
-1st hr. rating=72
-90F Recovery Rate=36.4
-not self cleaning
-6 year parts, 1 yr labor warranty
The high efficiency Bradford White, #1 delivered after coupons, rebates, and no taxes comes out $125 cheaper than the #2 heater listed above and $15 cheaper than the #3 heater listed above
What do you guys think? What would you put in your own house considering these options? We are used to spacing our showers with our current 38,000 BTU 49 gallon heater (67=1st hr rating)
After such good luck with the Rheem all these years dependability is a factor. Thanks!