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rayh78 (VA)
What’s the opinion on the rheem lifetime marathon water heaters? I have one rent with the water heater in the attic. Old one is 12 years old so time to replace to be on the safe side. I do have a pan underneath with a drain going to the ceiling above bathtub. So hard for a tenant not to notice a leak. And then with me replacing about every 10 to 12 years think I am safe.
But wonder if this rheem would be worth the extra cost just because of a hassle for replacements in the attic.
Suggestions
Thanks
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m & m (MD)
Rheem does not make the water heater, they only brand/market it. It is made in Canada (Kenmore also uses the same water heater). I have used them but have yet to have one go out so no experience with the warranty end of things.
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hj (AZ)
The warranty is for a lifetime, the heater does NOT last that long, they just replace the heaters when they go bad.
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WC (VA)
Additional piece of mind insurance.
Suggest you search the Orange/Blue Box or local Hardware store for a "Water Leak Alarm" or similar wording. Battery alarms are available for aprox $10. Ensure alarm leak detection part is connected via a wire.(Some alarms stand alone.) Alarm can be mounted on wall/ceiling under hot water heater with detection wire run to drain pan. Renters must be advised to not confuse the sound with a fire alarm -- don't want the fire dept called. Demonstrate AND plainly LABEL alarm as a water detector.
EXAMPLE OF FEATURES OF ONE ALARM:
This alarm can detect as little as 1/32 in. of water and produces a loud 110 dB alarm that can be heard throughout the house to provide an effective early warning system. A convenient battery-saver feature only uses energy when the alarm is sounding to offer a long battery life.
These types of alarm are also cheap insurance for wash machine / high water level in basement sumps etc etc.
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hj (AZ)
IF you are going to get something like that, and the heater has to be in a pan for it to be effective, then one that also shuts off the water and power to the heater would be a better option.
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WC (VA)
QUOTE OP: "I do have a pan underneath with a drain going to the ceiling above bathtub. So hard for a tenant not to notice a leak."
Replying to $10 Alarm suggestion.
QUOTE: "IF you are going to get something like that, and the heater has to be in a pan for it to be effective, then one that also shuts off the water and power to the heater would be a better option."
Of course other expensive "better option" alarms are available. Example: One can be bought that has multiple sensors that can be remotely placed around the house by toilets, under sinks, etc etc. which will actually secure the ENTIRE house water supply. Very good -- I wish I had one -- but also expensive and depending on each situation may be a little over kill.
Spend just $10 now -- save and buy a $500 + installation charge (for some) system later.
I would also suggest that a hot water heater should NOT be installed in the attic in the first place. WHY does ANY code allow that? OK -- The answer is cost/money. Build it - forget about it. Move on. It will be someone else's (not mine) problem later.
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cvcman (NY)
I paid like 40.00 for my water alarm...it calls my cell phone also has an alarm...it kees calling your phone until the water is gone...it goes off with even a few drops of water on the sensor...
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WC (VA)
---- ""I paid like 40.00 for my water alarm...it calls my cell phone also has an alarm...it kees calling your phone until the water is gone...it goes off with even a few drops of water on the sensor..." ----
Thanks - Have not kept up and did not know of the cheap cell phone option for alarm. --- Depending on how it connects/signals the network it would be especially good for rental property.
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