Difference Between 6 9 12 Year Water Heaters

I ve never been a fan of lowes home depot water heaters but i would double check to see if the 12 year warranty is just a 6 year warranty that will be prorated for another 6 years.

Difference between 6 9 12 year water heaters.

Gas water heaters are covered for either 6 9 or 12 years. Our city water causes sediment to build up in our residential water heater. Add full port flush valve. I have to buy a new water heater and they have the 6 9 and 12 year warranty.

They cut apart many water heaters to find the differences. Nobody knows how long they ll last. Reliance water heaters have a wide range of warranty lengths based upon the type. Will they all build up sediment at about the same rate.

Most 12 year gas water heaters had bigger burners more anode material and thicker insulation. A water heater will only last me 6 7 years. The 9 year is over 100 more than the 6 year. What it is and what it does.

With a 6 9 or 12 year warranty. 46 of the feb 2005 issue finally has an article on water heater life and shows the differences between the 6 and 12 year warranty heaters. For 110 bucks you can make your 6 yr into a 12 year. I know when they have the 10 year warranty ones it s usually just prorated so they will give you some cash when it goes bad after the 6 years and not a new full heater.

Easier for a plumber to just carry one type of water heater than a store which can carry multiple types. Electric water heaters may be covered for 3 6 9 or 12 years. With new heaters are you just paying extra for a warranty. I ve been buying the 9 year water heaters lately from home depot and have been thinking about purchasing the 12 year heaters from now on but is there really that much of a difference between a 6 year and a 12 year other than the warranty.

But if you buy the ones at home depot lowes those really are cheaper 6 9 or 12 year warranty water heaters with a smaller anode rod. The number of years just refers to the warranty. I do not want to install a water softener. The 6 and 12 are the same heater.

I ve heard they use 2 anodes in a 12 year. Any real difference between a 6 9 or 12 year water heater. The plumber may carry a brand that s basically a 12 year heater but is sold with 6 9 or 12 year warranties. Our 25 year old gas water heater can t fill the bath anymore i have drained it but it didn t help.

Add curved dip tube. I know that the longer the warranty the better it is made but is it really worth it. The water heaters are all pretty much the same. Consumer reports on p.

I ve had a brand new 9 year water heater go out in 10 months and a 6 year water heater still going strong after well over 10 years. Their water heaters incorporate the latest technology as it becomes available making them a company you can truly rely on.