So my good ole Tragerser Copper Core Heather Tank finally sprung a leak.
I’ve been wondering when it would…..after hearing so many stories about new tannk and how they tend to spring a leak just right past warranty periods.
Any recommendations for brands I should be looking at for a family of 5. Kids will be moving out soon but the house will be sold down the road possibly. Dunno if it applies but we use Gas….
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Consumer Reports did an article a year or so ago on water heaters. They found that the length of the warranty and the price were in this case reliable guides to longevity. The features that increase the life of the units are more expensive to manufacture and that is reflected somewhat closely in the selling price and the warranty the manufacturers offer. These were a better indicator of reliability than the brand was.
AO Smith
bobl Volo, non valeo
Baloney detecter WFR
Ditto on AO Smith.
I have 2 power vent models, and really like 'em. There ws a problem with a flame sensing rod on one, but the company took care of it even though it was out of warranty.
There's a guy from BT that works for them, but I can't think of his name. Maybe he'll stop by and offer some suggestions...
Don't know if your interested in going tankless
http://www.faucetdepot.com/faucetdepot/ProductDetail.asp?link={3BCFA08E-ABE8-4B97-B339-8D49101FB1CE}&Product=10062
I put this one in, works great, will run 3 showers. We've run laundy, dishwasher, and shower with it. You'll never run out of hot water again.