Anyone have a preference on water heater brands? Whirlpool versus Richmond versus Bradford White (I think it will be that line)?
The Whirlpool and Richmond (Rheem) will cost me about the same and may be self installed with alot of help from my retired plumber Uncle, and the Bradford White will be professionally installed by my coworkers cousin. The BW will cost a lot more than if I install one of the other two myself, and more than an install quote from Lowes. Any opinions to push me one way or the other? I don't know how much longer I'll be in the house.... for argument's sake, say 5 years.
My Uncle is going to call supply shops that will still sell to him to see other brands available, so maybe A O Smith will be in the picture... Mine is leaking and he is busy, so I may end up hiring someone that can do it sooner rather than later.
The Whirlpool and Richmond (Rheem) will cost me about the same and may be self installed with alot of help from my retired plumber Uncle, and the Bradford White will be professionally installed by my coworkers cousin. The BW will cost a lot more than if I install one of the other two myself, and more than an install quote from Lowes. Any opinions to push me one way or the other? I don't know how much longer I'll be in the house.... for argument's sake, say 5 years.
My Uncle is going to call supply shops that will still sell to him to see other brands available, so maybe A O Smith will be in the picture... Mine is leaking and he is busy, so I may end up hiring someone that can do it sooner rather than later.