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Thanks. Yes, after installation I got extended warranty paperwork from the plumber, and a 10-year warranty sticker (from BW) to put on the water heater. Are the two models (the "10" and the "6") the same water heater except for the warranty period? I was told that there was no physical...

Thanks for having this forum! I really appreciate all the answers!!

Thanks! I'll see if they can add one after the fact.

Thanks for the reassurance. I feel much better. The plumbing company I used has lots of different contractors, and the second installer was much more professional, and his work looks much more professional (and all metal). Would you recommend placing a drip pan beneath the water heater as a...

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Leaky water heater/Wet insulation Dear HJ, Thanks for your input! I purchased a Bradford White 40-gallon gas water heater with a 10-year warranty (MI403S6FBN) and a thermal expansion tank and paid $1200 for the equipment and installation. The last one I bought (11 years ago) was a (9...

Hello, Three weeks ago I purchased an (expensive) Bradford White 40-gallon water heater and had it installed by a professional plumber. Today I discovered that it was leaking. There was a large puddle under the heater (it is on a stand) which had seeped under the wall into the carpeting of...