Electric Water Heater Reviews
There are many electric water heater manufacturers that have a wide range of consumer reviews stating the pros and the cons of the units or the service. Here are some consumer reviews of electric water heaters.
Rheem/Ruud Marathon MSR50245 is an energy efficient water heater with the positives of the unit being a leak-proof tank for longer life of unit 2.5 inches needed for installation of unit it is a lightweight unit and there are rebates in some areas of the country for this unit.
The negatives are the price of the unit the warranty of the unit is for the original owner of the unit and it is any more energy efficient than other units that are much cheaper. The cost of the unit is about $1100.
AirGenerate AirTap A7 is a heat pump add-on that qualifies for the Federal Tax Credit plugs into the ordinary outlets easy to install works with electric gas and propane water heaters and energy efficient.
The negatives are the price may be hard to find a local repair representative and it does not replace the tank-style water heater. The cost for this unit is about $700.
Bosch Ariston GL4 is a small point-of-use water heater that provides hot water to problem areas plugs into the typical outlet simple to install and fits under the sink.
The negatives are there are mixed reviews for the capacity temperature controls are not easily accessed some people have reported leaks and other problems with this unit. The cost of this unit is about $170.
Kenmore 32656 Power Miser 6 is a budget electric water heater with a great price and a capacity for a family of four.
The negatives are ranks at the bottom for energy efficiency warranty does not cover labor and the unit reported leaks and has early breakdowns. The cost for this unit is about $290.
Takagi Flash T-H1 is a whole house tankless water heater that qualifies for the Federal Tax Credit energy efficient has durable life span of 20 years and one unit can supply the water needs of the entire house.
The negatives are high installation costs needs an experienced contactor for installation and the cold water is affected.
