Looking at a Kenmore Power Miser 12 gas water heater (need 75 gallon) since it has a 12 year warranty. But I have no experience with the Kenmoore brand, just Rheem and Whirlpool. Any known issues?
What are some good quality gas 75 gallon water heaters with 10-12 year warranties, say in the $500-$70 range (w/o installation)?
75 gallon)
I replaced mine recently, looked all over for a decent replacement and finally settled on a 'Rheem Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heater'
I also looked at Electric Tankless Water Heaters, but decided to keep it to gas making my transition simpler. I ended up buying the 'Rheem Tankless Water Heater RTG-74PVN, Indoor Use'
As far as I know, just looking at Price (lowest), warranty(longest), size (what you need) and energy star rating(cost of ownership) and finding a combination of those variables that suits you is the way to do it. Kenmore is a Re-Brand. They usually use quality OEM manufacturers since Sears isn't into paying out warranty claims. Not sure who makes their WH's but if it looks similar to another, its probably a brother.
a 12 year warranty is a 12 year warranty no matter who makes it. How they will react when you have a leak 10 years from now would be a good indicator though. Is it like batteries where they rebate a portion of the price depending on how old or do they give you a replacement? (I never checked that). Sears will be around in 12 years IMO
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