: : I need to replace a very old 40 gallon gas water heater which sits on old pine floors in my house. What brand would you recommend for efficiency and value? Do I need a pan?

: Rheem, state, are a couple of good ones. yes you should install a pan with a drain on it.

Bradford White makes good units also.
I like the 50 gal, 40,000 btu units, they still use the 3" chimmney.
Terry

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