Brands Of Electric Hot Water Heaters

Of all electric hot water heaters, Bradford White is the top selling water heater. Electric hot water heaters from this company can be found for around $400, and offer energy saver models that are maintenance free and have Vitraglas linings along with resettable thermal switches. Consumer research companies have found that when it comes to asking contractors, this brand of electric hot water heaters was voted number one. The up side to these electric hot water heaters is that they are cost efficient, energy saving models that are easy to install. The down side to this brand is that they can only be bought through licensed contractors and not through the local home improvement store.

Whirlpool

Whirlpool electric hot water heaters with a 40 gallon tank are the most popular models made by the company. These electric hot water heaters offer weights of anywhere from 120-140 pounds, and an average cost of about $350. The first hour rate for this brand of 81, shows that these units heat up 10 gallons more than any Kenmore of the same class, faster. The up sides to owning any of the Whirlpool electric hot water heaters is definitely the first hour rate and the overall cost. The down sides to this brand are the fact there are many class action lawsuits over some of their models, and the thermocouple complaints on many other consumer sites.

Kenmore

Kenmore electric hot water heaters in the 40 gallon series offer weights from 130-140 pounds, and have a first hour rate of only 71. Kenmore brand is affordable, being found at prices as low as $350 in some areas. The FHR of 71 for this model is very important, as this tells you how fast the unit heats up in the first hour of operation. This is rated the worst of all electric hot water heaters on the market. There is a limited warranty, as with the other two brands, but it covers much less than the other listed brands. The main down side to these units is that they do not heat water as quickly as many other comparable models. The up side to these electric hot water heaters is that they are affordable and easy to install.