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water heater warranty comparison
General Info

Water Heater Warranties (Compare All Major Brands)

One of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make when buying a new water heater is to focus entirely on features or cost. True, these are important aspects, but what happens when that heater you bought with all the bells and whistles breaks? Will the warranty cover repairs, or are you left to fend for yourself?

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water heater installation code requirements
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Water Heater Installation Code Requirements

Water heaters are so commonplace, we often forget how dangerous they can be. Much like their predecessor the boiler, a water heater has an increasingly high risk of explosion if not installed and maintained properly.

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Whirlpool water heaters review
Brands

Whirlpool Water Heaters Review

One of the biggest names in home appliances, Whirlpool has a sterling reputation for their kitchen appliances. But did you know they also sell water heaters under their brand?

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water heater pilot light won't stay lit
Troubleshooting

5 Reasons Why Your Water Heater Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit

The pilot light in your hot water heater does more than simply ignite the gas. Without it, the water heater won’t be able to maintain internal temperatures, allowing the water to cool off. Pilot light issues are some of the most common problems experienced with gas water heaters.

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Rheem error codes
Troubleshooting

Rheem Tankless Error Code Troubleshooting

Having a good digital display or wireless monitoring app can be a great way to identify issues with your Rheem tankless water heater as soon as they appear. You might at first find the error codes confusing, but they’re actually easy to learn. Below are some of the most common Rheem error codes and what they mean.

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American Water Heaters review
Brands

American Water Heaters Review

Relatively new to the water heater market, American Water Heaters opened for business in the 1970s. In 2002, they were purchased by GSW, which in turn was purchased by AO Smith.

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Ruud water heater review
Brands

Ruud Water Heaters Review

Ruud’s company slogan was once, “There are some things in life you can always rely on. Ruud is one of them.” While that was a long time ago, Ruud water heaters are still synonymous with quality and one of the most respected brands in the industry.

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Reliance water heater review
Brands

Reliance Water Heaters Review

Reliance may not have the reputation of its parent company (A.O. Smith), but it should. Owning a Reliance water heater means quality and reliability. To find out more about what makes this company so incredible, read on.

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State water heaters
Brands

State Water Heaters Review

This lesser-known company has been producing quality water heaters for many decades. Its product line includes a wide range of models, and some of their innovations have become industry standards. Indeed, owning a State water heater is knowing you own quality.

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