Re: Gas Water Heater Replacement

Posted by Bo on December 12, 2001 at 14:58:06:
In response to Re: Gas Water Heater Replacement
: I just replaced my 19 year old RHEEM Gas Water Heater. The replacement is an A.O. Smith model FSG 50 242. : It was recommended by the plumbing company for value. : I paid $485 including installation. : I have never heard of A.O. Smith. : Does A.O. Smith have a good reputation for quality? : Is this a good brand and model for residential use, and how does it compare with other brands?, i.e. RHEEM : Thank you, : Barry R this comes a few years after your note, but for anyones info, a.o. smith tops the aceee's (american council for an energy-efficient economy) list of top-rated energy-efficient water heaters-- both 30 and 40 gallon tanks. see www.aceee.org/consumerguide/.

Posted by Bo on December 12, 2001 at 14:58:06:

In response to Re: Gas Water Heater Replacement

: I just replaced my 19 year old RHEEM Gas Water Heater. The replacement is an A.O. Smith model FSG 50 242.
: It was recommended by the plumbing company for value.
: I paid $485 including installation.
: I have never heard of A.O. Smith.
: Does A.O. Smith have a good reputation for quality?
: Is this a good brand and model for residential use, and how does it compare with other brands?, i.e. RHEEM

: Thank you,
: Barry R

this comes a few years after your note, but for anyones info, a.o. smith tops the aceee's (american council for an energy-efficient economy) list of top-rated energy-efficient water heaters-- both 30 and 40 gallon tanks. see www.aceee.org/consumerguide/.

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