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    nugentoffer Posts: 23, Reputation: 2
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    Mar 19, 2010, 03:06 PM
    Help me comparing two water heaters
    These are the two I had in mind:

    GE 50 Gallon Electric Medium Water Heater 6YR 4500 Watt DE :
    GE 50 Gallon Electric Medium Water Heater 6YR 4500 Watt DE - GE50M06AAG at The Home Depot

    Energy Guide for the GE : http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdf...8dfd21a066.pdf


    Kenmore 50 Gallon Medium Height Electric Water Heater
    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...sName=Electric

    Energy Guide for the Kenmore : http://c.sears.com/assets/eg/116434.pdf

    I noticed the first hour ratings were : 62 vs. 59 gallons, what does this mean? My current Rheem FHR is 59.

    Does anyone know the performance of these two brands? Should I spend the extra money for the Kenmore?


    My existing water heater:


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    Mar 19, 2010, 04:09 PM

    They spec out virtually identical. How much more is the kenmore?
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    Mar 19, 2010, 04:30 PM

    The ability of water heater to meet peek hour demands. 62 is better than 59.
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    Mar 19, 2010, 04:38 PM

    My vote goes to the company that offers you local warranty. I have had people that waited two weeks for a warranty heater because they had to verify the old one was leaking. Most heaters, not bought from a local plumber have a 1- 800 phone number to call for service.
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    Mar 21, 2010, 03:54 PM

    GE water heaters are made by Rheem. Not sure of Kenmore

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