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Old 05-02-2013, 10:14 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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House we bought last year has 12 years old 50Gal gas Bradford White. No problems so far, but think it is time to replace. New in a city and need an advice for a good reliable company to buy gas water heater from and have it installed.

Thank you in advance!
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Old 05-03-2013, 09:33 AM
 
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Out of curiosity, have you looked at switching to an instant heater once the time comes?
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Old 05-03-2013, 10:35 AM
 
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I still believe in the old tank water heater. Electricity goes out... so does your hot water with a tankless. They do make "hybrid" water heaters that are both tank and tankless. Meaning it has roughly a 5 gallon tank for storage and immediate heat, but utilizes tankless technology i.e. never ending.
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Old 05-03-2013, 11:03 AM
 
Location: Clear Lake, Houston TX
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House we bought last year has 12 years old 50Gal gas Bradford White. No problems so far, but think it is time to replace. New in a city and need an advice for a good reliable company to buy gas water heater from and have it installed.

Thank you in advance!
Lowes.
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Old 05-03-2013, 12:13 PM
 
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I was in market, and had done some research. Seems like the old tank version is the still the most cost efficient, if you have all of the existing lines and are just swapping.
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Old 05-03-2013, 12:55 PM
 
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I still believe in the old tank water heater. Electricity goes out... so does your hot water with a tankless. They do make "hybrid" water heaters that are both tank and tankless. Meaning it has roughly a 5 gallon tank for storage and immediate heat, but utilizes tankless technology i.e. never ending.
Since I have gas at my house, the fact that the OP might have electric never crossed my mind.

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I was in market, and had done some research. Seems like the old tank version is the still the most cost efficient, if you have all of the existing lines and are just swapping.
It was my understanding that they could be mounted right were the tank one is with only a small amount of additional plumbing.

Since I am not in the market for one yet, I haven't done my own research; however, my two closest neighbors have moved to them and said they love 'em.
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:52 AM
 
Location: Pearland, TX
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Yes. It's probably at least 7 years past it's warranty. I googled a bit and the average life of a water heater is 8 - 14 years.

Ronnie
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Old 05-07-2013, 09:34 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Home Depot, Lowes, Sears are everywhere, but choice in the big stores is limited just by one brand with very mixed feedbacks on the quality. Would prefer to go to the local company that can offer multi-brands. Gas tank water heater not dependent on electricity. Tankless is not my choice. Recommendations?
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:10 PM
 
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A.O. Smith is going to be your standard gas water heater and probably your most well-rounded. You don't need anything commercialized like Lochinvar etc so stay away from those. Honestly, MOST water heaters are going to give you the same result.
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:18 PM
 
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Popped in to recommend giving Same Day Water Heaters a look. They offer a low price guarantee and warranty.
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