Chefwong
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I've been reading older threads and the consensus seems to be that they all fail - it all boils down to when. It can fail in year 2 or year 8.
With that said, it boils down to whether you are a ~dodge, chevy, or ford ~ person
I've looked at the majority of natural gas atmospheric venting 75 Gallons on the market.
Everyone seems to have a good or bad experience with all the brands.
With that said, the Bradford and Rheem seem to be at similar pricepoints . Rheem if I go with their commercial model - G75-75N-2. Bradford is M-I-75S6BN.
Otherwise, it's just the HD Rheem unit or a Kenmore 75 AO.
Should I just flip a coin and pick the least expensive one *with* the longest warranty on tank.
If that's the case, that would be the Sears Kenmore at $800 with a 12 year warranty on the tank.
Otherise, I'll spend the extra $100 for the Brandford, which only has a 6 year warranty on the tank.
I know you guys rave the Bradfords, but is it worth the extra spend , taking into account it cost more and only has HALF the warranty tank coverage.
Thoughts. Some wise old sage advice ?
With that said, it boils down to whether you are a ~dodge, chevy, or ford ~ person
I've looked at the majority of natural gas atmospheric venting 75 Gallons on the market.
Everyone seems to have a good or bad experience with all the brands.
With that said, the Bradford and Rheem seem to be at similar pricepoints . Rheem if I go with their commercial model - G75-75N-2. Bradford is M-I-75S6BN.
Otherwise, it's just the HD Rheem unit or a Kenmore 75 AO.
Should I just flip a coin and pick the least expensive one *with* the longest warranty on tank.
If that's the case, that would be the Sears Kenmore at $800 with a 12 year warranty on the tank.
Otherise, I'll spend the extra $100 for the Brandford, which only has a 6 year warranty on the tank.
I know you guys rave the Bradfords, but is it worth the extra spend , taking into account it cost more and only has HALF the warranty tank coverage.
Thoughts. Some wise old sage advice ?