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>Sky wrote:
>> I want to ask "here" on RFC and, yeah-yeah, I can look at many other
>> resources - and NO, Consumers Report hasn't helped - I checked!
>>
>> I'm of mind to very soon replace my rather old (natural gas) water
>> heater that's way over 17+ years old, and I know nearly nothing about
>> water heaters. I've done some initial research and don't a want 'hot
>> water on demand' heater (not really feasible for my usage - one
>> person, single home), nor a 'hybrid' electric/gas water heater either
>> (won't fit in space). But. I do want to buy a water heater that's
>> for a family of four or more, for 'sale' appeal (60+ gallons
>> plus????)
>> However, those criteria stated, I want to buy a new water (natural
>> gas) heater with house-resell value in mind.
>>
>> Then there's the "energy star" aspect and tax incentives, etc. Not to
>> mention tax rebates.
>>
>> Consumer Reports (CR) listed only four manufacturers (in no particular
>> order) - GE, Kenmore (isn't that Sears?), Rheem, and Whirlpool. Alas,
>> CR does not include any ratings comparisons - BUMMER !
>>
>> So, please help ! If anyone has suggestions and such, I'd greatly
>> appreciate to learn them. Particularly if those suggestions are the
>> sort that say "BEWARE!" :/ TIA.
>>
>> Sky



Forget the rest, this is the best:
http://www.bockwaterheaters.com/
http://www.bockwaterheaters.com/Prod...r_heaters.html