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I am in need of a new water heater to replace my existing 66 gallon tanked electric water heater. I have called a couple local reputable companies and received some quotes and was looking for some help comparing the recommended models. I have listed the pertinent facts (as I understand) along with a link to the Spec Sheet and the quoted price:

1. State ES6 66 DORT Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1208
66 Gallon Capacity
Aluminum Anode Rod
72 Gallon 1st Hr Rating
.88 Energy Factor
R Value = 16
6 Yr Warranty

2. State ES6 80 DORT Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1368
80 Gallon Capacity
Aluminum Anode Rod
81 Gallon 1st Hr Rating
.86 Energy Factor
R Value = 16
6 Yr Warranty

3. AO Smith ECT-66 Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $750
66 Gallon Capacity
Aluminum Anode Rod
72 Gallon 1st Hr Rating
.88 Energy Factor
R Value = 16
6 Yr Warranty

4. Bradford White M-2-65R6DS Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1200
66 Gallon Capacity
Magnesium Anode Rod
77 Gallon 1st Hr Rating
.89 Energy Factor
R Value = 16
6 Yr Warranty
Includes Pan and Expansion Tank

5. Bradford White M-2-80R6DS Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1400
80 Gallon Capacity
Magnesium Anode Rod
92 Gallon 1st Hr Rating
.88 Energy Factor
R Value = 16
6 Yr Warranty
Includes Pan and Expansion Tank


I have also looked at a few Big Box options.

6. Whirlpool E2F65HD045V Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $902
66 Gallon Capacity
Not sure of Anode Rod
Not sure of 1st Hr Rating
.90 Energy Factor
6 Yr Warranty

7. Whirlpool E2F80HD045V Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1039
80 Gallon Capacity
Not sure of Anode Rod
Not sure of 1st Hr Rating
.87 Energy Factor
6 Yr Warranty

8. US Craftmaster ES2J65HD045V Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $984
66 Gallon Capacity
Not sure of Anode Rod
Not sure of 1st Hr Rating
.90 Energy Factor
12 Yr Warranty
Touch Screen Interface

9. US Craftmaster ES2J80HD045V Spec Sheet Quoted Price: $1097
80 Gallon Capacity
Not sure of Anode Rod
Not sure of 1st Hr Rating
.87 Energy Factor
12 Yr Warranty
Touch Screen Interface

Are any of these better than the other? Are any of these able/not able to have a 2nd Anode installed? Ball valve? New dip tube?


I understand that some of these are made by the same main company so the differences may be small or non existent.

All things being equal the price of #3 ($750) is very appealing.

Any recommendation? Any help would be MUCH APPRECIATED as I have reached paralysis by analysis mode.

Notes - I am deciding between a 66 gallon and 80 gallon tank based on my family needs (no help needed there - hello wife). The install will be in a basement with no known space restrictions
 

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Put all of them in a hat and then pull one out. The differences between electric heaters is so small as to be no of no consequence. Unless the heater has the anode rod in a separate tapping on the top of the tank, you won't be able to use two, because the second one has to take the place of the hot water outlet nipple. BUT, I can buy an 80 gallon heater for less than a 65 gallon one, and it is about the same diameter but slightly taller.
 
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