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AO
Smith Effex Summary: The Effex can save $30-35 per year, but might cost $400 more than simple box-store water heater. Payback would be 12 years. However the Effex includes powered anode rod which sells independently for more than $225. Warranty is 6 years for original owner and residential installation. Effex plugs into outlet and possibly requires dedicated outlet to avoid interference. Surge protector is recommended. Offsetting the long-to-improbable payback is that Effex has other benefits: service manual is available, product manual has clear maintenance steps, powered anode rod keeps tank from rusting and helps solve possible odor problems, error code shows if power anode malfunctions, digital LCD readout with error codes for simplified troubleshoot, easy temperature control at eye level, and water heater can be reset after FVIR incident instead of needing replacement. Read detailed review |
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Kenmore Elite Gas water heater Same as AO Smith Effex review Kenmore elite product manual Kenmore PCC water heater service handbook: Read AO Smith service handbook |
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American Residential high efficiency PCG6240 Same as AO Smith Effex review |
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State High efficiency atmospheric gas water heater Same as AO Smith Effex review State high efficiency product manual |
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Whirlpool High efficiency Atmospheric Vent water heater Same as AO Smith Effex review Whirlpool high efficiency manual |
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Rheem
Marathon Electric Read detailed review Summary: Rheem Marathon is ordinary 240Volt residential electric water heater, except with foam tank instead of metal tank. The purchase price is 4x ordinary water heater, and Marathon offers few advantage that cannot be achieved with less expensive water heater. Marathon will not pay back the purchase price in most instances, but there are benefits for buyers wanting longer tank warranty for home installation, those wanting tank that can be installed in damp environment with possible reduced warranty, those needing lighter weight tank, and those experiencing chronic odor problems caused by anode rod found inside all steel-tank water heaters. There are no toxic chemicals from Marathon water heaters. |
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Whirlpool Flue dampered water heater made by Crastmaster/ AO Smith Read detailed review Whirlpool 12 year warranty offers labor for first year, and parts each year after. Phone number for warranty coverage 1-877-817-6750 However warranty sheet does not appear in product manual, so coverage is not clear. For example is warranty transferrable? 40 and 50 gallon flue-damper water heaters with EF .67 cost $271 per year to operate and save about $28 per year over ordinary EF .60 non-dampered water heater. Price about $700 for 50 gallon tank, $525 for 40 gallon tank. Payback 2-8 years compared with less efficient non-dampered series make this good offer. Payback assumes 120volt electric outlet is available. The damper and electronics require electrical outlet that should be dedicated and should be protected from electrical surge that can knock out water heater controls. This water heater is repairable following FVIR event, saving money over water heaters that must be replaced.. Plastic drain valve and air intake on bottom of heater are workmanlike. There is no specific service manual posted for water heater. Warranty is 12 years tank and parts for single-family residential installation. |
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Kenmore
energy-star water heater/ Made by AO Smith Kenmore warranty is usually printed clearly in the manual, and in year 2012, Kenmore warranty exceeds typical residential warranties offered by other vendors. 40 and 50 gallon flue-damper water heaters with EF .67 cost $271 per year to operate and save about $28 per year over ordinary EF .60 non-dampered water heater. Price about $700 for 50 gallon tank, $525 for 40 gallon tank. Payback 2-8 years compared with less efficient non-dampered series make this good offer. Payback assumes 120volt electric outlet is available. The damper and electronics require electrical outlet that should be dedicated and should be protected from electrical surge that can knock out water heater controls. This water heater is repairable following FVIR event, saving money over water heaters that must be replaced.. Plastic drain valve and air intake on bottom of heater are workmanlike. There is no specific service manual posted for water heater. Product manual has good instructions for maintaining and repairing water heater. Warranty is 6 years tank and parts for single-family residential installation. Read detailed review |
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residential with flame guard Product manual Similar to AO Smith flue damper series Sell sheet Same as Whirlpool energy efficient 40 and 50 gallon Product manual |
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GE
heat pump water heater Read detailed review  There
are no service manuals posted for the GE heat pump, and GE will not
connect customers to tech support, so customer cannot learn about or
repair the product without paying for service. And this means you
should not buy the product.Heat pump water heaters are more expensive to buy than typical electric water heater. Heat pump water heaters require specific maintenance that must be performed to maintain efficiency. This maintenance is in addition to typical maintenance suggested for all electric water heaters. All costs are energy, so Heat pumps do not make economic sense for every installation. Heat pump water heaters save money for specific applications, including 1) Homes in warm climate or with warm incoming water temperature, 2) Homes with 1-4 people who have low hot water consumption habits 3) Homes that do not require very hot water over 130°F, 4) Homes without whirlpool bath or large tub .... ... but Heat pumps only save money when 5) Heat pump unit does not require repairs. Clean air filter at least once per year |
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Warranties
by brand Kenmore water heater warranty is printed in each product manual Example Kenmore water heater warranty Rheem: Example 6 year Rheem water heater manual from 2003 Rheem warranty claim form Rheem parts warranty claim form American Residential: Example American residential warranty 2006 Reliance gas water heater warranty Rheem Marathon: Example Marathon warranty GE Heat pump GE Hybrid water heater manual Bradford White :Bradford White warranty policy and coverage GE: GE water heater warranties |
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What do water heater warranties mean? |
Unless
water heater is specifically sold for commercial
installation, then warranties are for original-owner, single-family,
residential
installation, and apply only when water heater is installed and
maintained according to
printed information in product manual. Most residential warranties are non-transferrable, but when warranty is transferrable, then coverage is considerably reduced. If water heater is not rated for commercial application, the warranty is considerably reduced when installed in commercial building or apartment. Warranties are broken into two parts: Tank and tank parts. Tanks are warranted not to leak during warranty period. Parts are warranted against failure due poor workmanship. There is no 100% guarantee that water heater will work flawlessly and without needing service. Every product manual says that water heater must be installed correctly and maintained |
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American Powerflex water
heater Power vent. EF .67 Cost to operate $270 per year Takes air supply from outside the home and does not work against heat-air. Can be installed inside closed room. Brass drain valve. 1/2" gas connection. 2" foam insulation. Factory heat traps save $2 energy cost per year but can cause clogs. Better to install own heat trap. 6 year warranty Spec sheet Product manual Gas control service manual |
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Bradford White energy factors Bradford White flue damper series .67 EF/ same as AO Smith flue damper series |
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Honeywell icon gas control
valve Bradford White ICON gas water heater timer Objective: Save energy Gas valve communicates with timer and other features. Gas valve connects to timer |
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Intellivent service manual | ||
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Review American Pacific gas water heater
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Review power anode rod Anode rods by manufacturer |
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Review and repair Rheem FVIR | ||
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pump integrated with refrigeratorReal science at work that you can apply. Heat from refrigerator re-used in water heater Modest home has 88 cent energy bill Water heater uses refrigerator heat Low-energy home uses heat pump integrated with heat from kitchen refrigerator pg9 |
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American gas hybrid Combines storage and tankless technology Handles peak demand with no minimum flow rate and cold water sandwich. American-size consumption. |
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650,000 water heaters are shipped each
month in US readWater heater shipments increased in April read *Kenmore/Sears is only water heater website with customer comments about water heater products ** Indirect water heaters receive heat from external source including boiler, solar collector, wood/coal burning, and geothermal |
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