Who makes the best residential Water Heater? 🏆🔥💧

In this video, we dive into the heart of what makes a residential water heater stand out in terms of efficiency, reliability, and overall performance. We've narrowed down the top three water heaters on the market, according to our hands-on experience and technical evaluation.

🥇 1. Bradford White: Leading the pack, Bradford White water heaters are renowned for their exceptional reliability and superior efficiency ratings. Their build quality and innovative features set them apart as the top choice for homeowners seeking long-lasting performance.

🥈 2. State Select: Coming in at a close second, State Select water heaters offer robust performance and impressive efficiency. Known for their wide range of options to suit different household needs, these water heaters are a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable hot water solution.

🥉 3. RUUD: Rounding out our top three, RUUD water heaters are well-regarded for their dependability and strong output. With a focus on energy efficiency and durability, RUUD stands as a strong contender in the residential water heater market.

Join us as we break down the specifics of each brand, including their efficiency ratings and outputs, to help you make an informed decision on the best water heater for your home. At KC Water Heaters, we're committed to providing you with the knowledge and insights you need to ensure your home is equipped with the best possible solution for your hot water needs.

[SamThePlumber]

I remeber the Rheem gas valve fiasco. Every water heater had bad gas valves that failed within a year

[Brassbolts]

I love installing BW water heaters—only brand I’ll supply to my clients.

[SkilledLabor]

Bradford white! The damage is done for Ruud with that gas valve recall

[LP-bvrj]

Thanks for sharing. Hope homeowners are paying attention

[austingreenland]

Made in Michigan. Used to deliver pizza to the employees in high school. Love Bradford white

[jeffreytholm]

Funny enough my worst experience was with a Bradford white water heater. Got it all installed and later that evening got a call with a flooded garage and laundry room! The bottom element popped out and completely welded the bottom plate and then began gushing water out! Had I not installed a pan, the water would have easily flooded well into the house causing extensive damage but instead most the water ended up in the garage. This was one heater out of hundreds and I have installed many since.

[petermaz]

I have an AO Smith. I've had them for years and years never had a problem or an issue with any of them. They live their life 10+ years and then I replaced them.

[mkl]

State all day long. For the cost and features, I have zero problems with these. Plus, the anode rod is separate, which is very helpful when inspecting/replacing. Bradford White is a good tank, no doubt, but in my area the state is far easier to obtain and the cost is less for extremely similar features and numbers. Just my opinion based on fieldwork.

[plumber]

The gas valve issue was a supply chain issue white Rodgers and Honeywell couldn't keep up with demand. Bradford white is a much smaller manufacture and didn't need to switch to a different gas valve.

[blackhawkr]

I just had to pull my 1994 Bradford-White and it wasn’t because of a leak. Decades of propane heat damage to the feet finally rusted them away.

[Kruxx]

It all comes down to how well you maintain them. I had an AO Smith that was 15 years old. I took it out of precaution since the water heater is not next to a floor drain. We cut it open, and it could have lasted another 10 years. Gosh, I felt dumb.

[randolph]

GE from Home Depot 20 yrs old, works perfectly!

[chrisviolette]

There all ways changing I remember having to rebuild then brand new so they would work. Same manufacture water heater sold at a whole sale house and at home Depot or Lowe's. Have different pilot assembly.

[mefirst]

I PUT IN A RHEEM AND NEVER HAVE HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH IT. AFTER 4 YEARS NOW. I DO SOFTEN THE WATER BEFORE GOING INTO IT.

[Nealmatteson]

It wasn’t Rheem Ruud issue with the gas valve . It was the manufacturer of the valve (Honeywell/robertshaw ect ) Rheem Ruud was quick to fix and address the problem and pay to fix it . Rheem has hands down the best warranty

[wojtek-]

Just got a BW installed today. They were wanting me to take an AO Smith which I'm sure from the supply house is okay. Time will tell!

[ralebkilliams]

I'm in southern Oregon. We only use bradford whites at my company. Have you had any experience with American standards? We recently had a new supply house come into town from California, and have been pushing them pretty hard.

[Ryan-RM]

Sorry but did I hear this correctly in your video here that Rheem and AO Smith are the same but with different labels? Not sure how accurate that statement is. These are definitely different companies. They make similar products but are not manufactured in the same factories together. Otherwise, I really like the information in your videos.

[YanilMiami]

AO smith best hands down and Proudly made made in Mcbee, SC 🇺🇸

[ssaraccoii]

Were the Whirlpool’s sold as Kenmore in the past?