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Mensaje del debate self-cleaning water heaters

Ed Pawlowski

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Más opciones 7 nov 2009, 13:49

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De: "Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net>

Fecha: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:49:27 -0500

Local: Sáb 7 nov 2009 13:49

Asunto: Re: self-cleaning water heaters

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"JRStern" <JRSt...@foobar.invalid> wrote in message

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>I see Home Depot has a line of GE/Rheem gas water heaters:

> * 40 gallon, 6 year warranty, $488
> * 38 gallon, 9 year warranty, self-cleaning, $498
> * 40 gallon, 12 year warranty, self-cleaning, $578

> Other specs seem the same.

> My question is, what does this self-cleaning mean, and is it likely
> that the extra bucks for the 12-year is a good investment?

Water heaters are prone to sediment buildup that slows flow and causes other
problems over time. The self cleaning eliminates the need for draining the
bottom to clear the sediment. Has to do with the way the water circulates
in the tank.

Does it make a difference? Worth the price? That depends on the quality of
your water and how much solids can separate into the tank.

Is the 12 year a better deal? If you assume the heater will last the
warranty period, the annual cost of ownership is a bit less.

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