Pman6
Member
I had a 22 year old Rheem 40 gal fail today at my rental property. Water was coming out at the top near the vent ring. American Home Shield insurance paid for it back then, and knowing how stingy AHS is, it was probably the cheapest model.
Called a bunch of plumbers and they all install Bradfords only. They shit on rheem as 'home depot junk'.
So I got a 40gal eco defender installed. Spent $1200 total.
Until today, never heard of bradford, so I go online and read a little, and I see a bunch of problems.
I hate money pits, and this stuff sounds like one.
Is there any truth to this?
My old cheapo rheem was never maintained, but never had anything break. Pilot always lit. Final failure was with the tank itself after 2 decades.
Can I expect the same lifespan with today's heaters if I at least drain it yearly?
Called a bunch of plumbers and they all install Bradfords only. They shit on rheem as 'home depot junk'.
So I got a 40gal eco defender installed. Spent $1200 total.
Until today, never heard of bradford, so I go online and read a little, and I see a bunch of problems.
I hate money pits, and this stuff sounds like one.
Is there any truth to this?
My old cheapo rheem was never maintained, but never had anything break. Pilot always lit. Final failure was with the tank itself after 2 decades.
Can I expect the same lifespan with today's heaters if I at least drain it yearly?