I'm looking for a very efficient tank type electric water heater, that will go the long run. I'm replacing a 40 gallon unit.
Due to where it will be installed, a tankless-style unit is not possible without at least $1000 of additional installation costs to retrofit it. The additional installation cost (on top of the cost of the unit itself) will extend the time that it will take to recover the total cost (through savings) out towards 40 years. I'm not waiting that long....
I have been told about Marathon water heaters. Pricey, but apparently worth it. My parents have a Sepco Hydrastone water heater, which was known to be super efficient back in the late 80's (when they got theirs).
Any others out there worth considering?
Due to where it will be installed, a tankless-style unit is not possible without at least $1000 of additional installation costs to retrofit it. The additional installation cost (on top of the cost of the unit itself) will extend the time that it will take to recover the total cost (through savings) out towards 40 years. I'm not waiting that long....
I have been told about Marathon water heaters. Pricey, but apparently worth it. My parents have a Sepco Hydrastone water heater, which was known to be super efficient back in the late 80's (when they got theirs).
Any others out there worth considering?