Water Heater Buying Guide
You probably don't think about your water heater until a cold shower or a telltale puddle suggests you need a new one. How
to choose? Most look alike on the outside. But a look inside tells a different story. Storage tanks cost less but tankless
heaters save energy by only heating the water you draw.
- Getting started
- Types
- Features
- Brands
Brands
Here are profiles of five of the leading manufacturers of water heaters. Use them to compare water heaters by brand.
Bradford White
Bradford White manufactures and markets gas and electric water heaters. Bradford White tank water heaters are available in multiple sizes, with energy efficiency claims that vary by size and multiple levels of warranty coverage. Bradford White also manufacturers tankless water heaters and models that work with solar water-heater systems.
General Electric
General Electric makes gas and electric water heaters. GE tank water heaters are available in multiple sizes, with energy efficiency claims that vary by size and multiple levels of warranty coverage. The company’s tank water heaters are available exclusively at Home Depot. General Electric recently introduced a line of tankless water heaters.
Kenmore
Kenmore makes gas and electric water heaters. Kenmore water heaters are available in multiple sizes, Power Miser, and Hydrosense electronic-temperature-control configurations. Kenmore water heaters are available at Sears.
Rheem
Rheem manufactures and markets gas and electric water heaters. Rheem makes residential water heaters in tank, tankless, and point-of-use configurations and units that work with solar-water-heater systems. Rheem water heaters are available in multiple sizes and warranties, with energy efficiency claims that vary by size. Rheem tankless water heaters are available at Home Depot. Its tank water heaters are available online and through a network of dealers.
Whirlpool
Whirlpool manufactures and markets gas and electric water heaters. Whirlpool tank water heaters are available in multiple sizes, and standard and power vent configurations. Whirlpool water heaters are available at Lowe’s.
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