Top Rated Electric Water Heaters 2016

Electric tank water heaters use heating elements to keep the stored water hot until its needed.

Top rated electric water heaters 2016.

For small homes with smaller water needs an electric tank can be the perfect option at an affordable cost. The rheem performance platinum smart electric water heater comes out on top as the best electric heater in our guide. Complete with a 10 year warranty this water heater is quiet and efficient. But also comes with a 12 year warranty for the heat exchanger 5 year parts warranty and a year warranty for labor making this perhaps the best residential water heater on the planet.

The rheem performance 40 gal electric water heater has enough capacity for an average size family of three or four during daily water usage. Ge tank water heaters are available in multiple sizes with energy efficiency claims that vary by size and multiple levels of warranty coverage. Not only does this water heater have a gas rate input of 15 200 to 199 000 btus. If you need to save more space be sure.

General electric makes gas and electric water heaters. The gas units have an energy factor of up to 70 and feature several venting options including induced draft vent power vent and atmospheric.