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How to select a heater based on the heater's specs.
The worst thing you can do is end up with the undersized tank, which will bring only problems, such as uncomfortable showers, not enough hot water, heavy condensation, rusting or even worse - premature failure. Sizing a water heater is important because if you buy a small unit, it will run out of hot water fast, and if you buy larger than you need, you will pay more for hot water that you won't even use.Įither you are looking to buy a gas or electric water heater from Rheem, AO Smith, Bradford White, State, GE, Kenmore, or any other manufacturer, you will have a wide range of models available from small point-of-use to high-recovery and ultra-efficiency type. The sizing guide, tips, calculators, and a chart will help you choose the right gas- or electric-powered tank-type model, including tankless, so you can always have enough hot water for a reliable and comfortable shower. Atmospheric Venting- venting is through the roofBefore you buy, learn how to size a water heater and avoid frequent homeowners' mistakes.Increases first hour delivery of hot water while minimizing temperature build up in tank. Factory installed Hydrojet® Total Performance System - Cold water inlet sediment reducing device helps prevent sediment build up in tank.Advanced ScreenLok® Technology Flame Arrestor design.Our test results prove that Vitraglas provides unsurpassed protection against failure when compared to other water heater linings. The exclusive Vitraglas enamel lining is uniquely formulated and applied to the interior of the water heater tank. Vitraglas® The World's Best Enamel Tank Lining: Bradford White water heater tanks are protected from the corrosive effects of hot water by an exclusive enamel lining. And, it’s standard equipment on all Bradford White top connect residential water heaters. They heat water faster and use less energy to do it. Water Heaters with the Hydrojet Total Performance System don't have to work as hard or as often to maintain a maximum supply of hot water at the desired temperature. Because of more efficient mixing, extreme temperature differences throughout the tank are greatly reduced. Hydrojet® Total Performance System: The Hydrojet® Total Performance System is a cold-water inlet tube that was especially engineered to reduce costly sediment buildup and create more thorough mixing of incoming water with stored water. Separate Immersed Thermowell - No need to drain the tank when removing or replacing the gas valve.Millivolt Powered - No external electricity required.Intelligent Diagnostics for installers with status indicator.Advanced Temperature Control System - A microprocessor constantly monitors and controls burner operation to maintain consistent and accurate water temperature levels.ICON Control System is included on all Bradford White Residential and Light Duty Commercial Water Heaters.