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Originally Posted by jrref
Just make sure whichever hot water tank you buy that it has a warrenty of 12 years. I believe most of these companies are installing 6 year warranty tanks. Nothing wrong with that but it may not last as long.
I would recommend:
1) Rheem
Gladiator 40 Gal. Medium 12-Year 5500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater w/ Leak Detection and Auto Shutoff - $649 at Home Depot
2) A.O. Smith Signature 500 40-Gallons Short 12-year Warranty 5500-watt Double Element Grid Capable Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection and Automatic Shut-off -$849 at Lowes
Both these heaters have leak detection AND water shutoff and can be installed by Mike Scott or any other HVAC contractor, you just need to ask.
But if you want cheap and a replacement for what you probably have, almost all HVAC companies have their standard hot water heater replacement for under $1,000.
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With all due respect, I don't understand your reasoning. You can buy a Rheem water heater with a 6-year warranty for a retail price of $449 or a Rheem water heater with a 12-year warranty for $649. The labor to install it is not covered by the warranty. What is wrong with a 6-year warranty for an item that costs less than $500? My car cost $35K and it only had a 3-year warranty. Also, if your 12-year warranty water heater fails at 10 years, how long is it going to take to contact Rheem and enforce the warranty to save $249, while you are out of hot water? If your 6-year warranty water heater fails at 10 years, a plumber will replace it the same day. To me, it is a no brainer that the water heater with a 6-year warranty is a better deal.