50 gallon Electric Water Heater
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Best 50-gal. models for electric water heating

Top Reviewed and Selling

• Kenmore Power Miser 12

• Rheem/Ruud Marathon MSR50245

• Whirlpool Energy Smart

• GE Heat Pump

• AO Smith Conservationist

• Bradford White Energy Saver

• Reliance 50 Gallon DORT

Kenmore 50 Gal

Features Review

Kenmore Power Miser 12 is the 50 gallon electric water heater that is sold exclusively through Sears.

• Good size, tall in height (62").

• Energy efficient water heater, thanks to the 3 inches thick foam insulation.

• Good tank capacity provides enough hot water for family of 4.

• The First Hour Delivery is 64 gal. and recovery rate is 25 gallons per hour.

• Self cleaning Roto-Swirls, prevents mineral build-up and sediments deposits on the bottom of the tank and components.

• Two heating elements give enough heat for home water heating. Limeguard system allows increased resistance to lime scale deposits.

• Two heavy-duty anode rods for better tank protection from corrosion.

• 12-year warranty on metal tank and parts.

• Kenmore 55 gallon tank is budget friendly.

Kenmore Customer Reviews

• excellent value for your money
• thermostat allows adjustment between warm and scalding
• quick recovery rate
• superior protection and warranty
• easy to install

• slowly reheats the water in tank
• water is not hot enough
• thermostat issues

Average consumer rating is 4 of 5, based on over 50 reviews.

Kenmore Power Miser 12 (32154) is highly rated, if not one of the best, 50 gallon electric water heater from this company and is perfect for a family size of 4 or mid-size homes. It is durable (2 anodes fight the corrosion) and with the high insulation value of 24 keeps the heat longer. It sells for approximately $560 CAD.

Rheem/Ruud Marathon 50 Gal Review

Features Review

• Rheem provides limited lifetime warranty.

• 6 years replacement parts warranty.

• Upper heating element is protected against "dry-firing", while lower element is made of stainless steel.

• Seamless, blow-molded and lightweight polybutene tank that doesn't leak.

• High efficiency (energy factor is 0.94), losses only 5 F of heat in 24 h.

• First hour delivery is 61 GPH, recovery rate is 20 GPH.

• No need for the anode rode.

• No rust, no corrosion.

• One of the strongest tank heaters in water heating industry.

• Bowl shaped bottom allows complete draining.

• Price is around $1000.

Rheem/Marathon User Reviews

• durable
• highest energy factor
• energy efficient
• light weight
• eligible for rebates
• good customer service
• great warranty

• expensive when comparing to other 50 gal electric water heaters
• small issues with brand new water heater elements
• not more efficient than cheaper water heaters

Whirlpool 50 Gallon Review

Features Review

• Great size for family of four and 1-2 bathroom homes.

• 9 years warranty from Whirlpool.

• Energy factor 0.92 provides savings in operating cost.

• Non-CFC polyurethane foam helps to reduce heat and energy loss.

• Self-diagnostic electronic control that comes with the three operating modes for energy savings, when on vacation and normal.

• Touch screen display.

• Easy to monitor the water heating operation and adjust the hot water usage pattern for better efficiency and reduced energy loss.

• First hour delivery is 65 GPH, recovery rate is 20.7 GPH.

Whirlpool Customer Reviews

• easy to install
• settings are easy to use, minimal adjustment needed
• affordable price, price is around $430
• energy efficient; good insulation
• good on money to operate
• lots of hot water

• warranty not long enough
• hot water output is slow
• heating performance is low to moderate
• heater problems with leaking
• low quality parts, drain valve for example

GE (General Electric) 50 Gal Review

Features Review

• High energy factor of 2.4. Energy Star approved that reduces the cost of water heating up to 62% - and is eligible for rebates.

• It combines the heat pump technology and electric heating for higher efficiency.

• Integrated electronics allows easy diagnostics and monitoring.

• Several operating modes: Heat Pump, Hybrid, Standard, Vacation and High Demand.

• 10-year warranty.

• 2x4500 watt heating elements for electric water heating.

• Upper heating element from stainless steel for longer life.

• T&P relief valve factory installed, no need for additional purchase.

• Energy cutoff switch, for excess temperature situations.

• First hour deliver is 65 GPH.

GE 50 gallon Customer Reviews

• runs very efficiently
• plenty of hot water
• good on electrical bill
• easy to install (installs like a standard electric water heater)
• Energy Star approved

• sediment built up

AO Smith Conservationist

Features Review

• Automatic sediment cleaning system - specially design dip tube helps in reduction of sediment build-up, maximizing the hot water output and increasing the efficiency.

• Low density upper and lower heating elements are more efficient and last longer than standard type.

• Quality anode rod with the stainless steel core.

• 3 inch thick foam insulation with the R-value of 24 for the high energy efficiency.

• First hour delivery is 60 GPH and recovery rate 21 GPH.

• High energy factor of 0.95.

• 10-year warranty.

Bradford White Energy Saver

Features Review

• Factory installed Hydrojet Total Performance System to reduce sediment build-up, increase first hour delivery and maximize the performance.

• Factory installed heat traps to reduce the heat loss.

• Recovery rate of 20 GPH and energy factor of 0.91.

Reliance 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater

Features Review

• 6 years warranty.

• first hour rating - 64 gallons.

• Energy factor 0.90.

• Glass lined tank.

• Anode rod protection.

• Price around $300.

Reliance User Reviews

• works quickly
• energy efficient
• factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve
• enough hot water for family of 4

• leaks
• rust problem
• some elements bad quality
• quality so-so
• an average water heater

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