Recommendation for reliable electric water heater

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GoshenPlumber

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Time to replace my 14 year old electric water heater. I am looking for brand recommendations. In my area (Morgantown, WV), the following brands are available from local suppliers:
AO Smith, Emax, Noritz, GE, Whirlpool, American Water Heater, Rheem, Bradford White

My #1 priority is reliability.

Which brand would you recommend and why?
 

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As opposed to gas, electric WH do not have a lot to differentiate them between brands.
 

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Basically, all electric water heaters use the same components, so the only difference is in the manufacture of the tank itself, and its longevity is subject to a lot of variables, NONE of which apply to the manufacturer. So, essentially, you can go with price as to which one you want.
 
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