ls3c6
New Member
I just purchased a home and it has a late 2003 40gal bradford white power vent unit. I did remove the aerators and found some black specs that feel plasticy... I assume the anode rod is deteriorating.
I replaced the thermostat because regulation seemed to be a problem, now set at 130f and seems consistent and the unit has a blanket on it. It's probably R8 or less?
However, my last home did not have a power vent, I have noticed the motor on this unit uses ~140w in operation, i've emailed AO Smith / Bradford White looking for either a more efficient motor retrofit or a whole new unit to reduce electricity consumption. They gave me answers like "ours use less than 12 amps" :/
Does anyone know of a high efficiency 40 gal power vent unit that uses less amps and may also have better efficiency in general or just leave this one in place until it pukes?
I replaced the thermostat because regulation seemed to be a problem, now set at 130f and seems consistent and the unit has a blanket on it. It's probably R8 or less?
However, my last home did not have a power vent, I have noticed the motor on this unit uses ~140w in operation, i've emailed AO Smith / Bradford White looking for either a more efficient motor retrofit or a whole new unit to reduce electricity consumption. They gave me answers like "ours use less than 12 amps" :/
Does anyone know of a high efficiency 40 gal power vent unit that uses less amps and may also have better efficiency in general or just leave this one in place until it pukes?