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Last fall we had to install a new water heater as our old one was acting up from a build up of calcium in the bottom.  My husband checked around and decided he wanted to go with the Bradford White Defender Energy Safety System 50 gallon gas fired hot water heater. 

The hard part was hauling the old one from our basement as it weighed a ton from the buildup inside.  Putting the new one in didn't take my husband and brother-in-law too long and before I knew it was enjoying hot water again.

The major features of this model are:

Advance flame arrester design

Resetteble thermal switch to prevent burner/pilot operation w/restricted airflow

Piezo igniter

Sight window to observe operation of the pilot & burner

Brass drain valve

Maintenance free

We've had absolutely no problems with this water heater and would highly recommend it.  We did have a little leak the first day but that was the installer's fault (my husband) and was fixed with new piping.  I can now run the dishwasher and take a shower at the same time!!

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  • Alice we never truly appreciate the comforts of having a nice hot bath until our water heaters go out on us:) This sounds like an excellent replacement. I like the window so you can visually check the burner status.

    froggy on May 03, 2008 16:55
  • Nothing better than being able to run the dishwater AND enjoy a hot shower at the same time!!!

    Chocollette on May 19, 2008 13:23
  • Sounds likea nice water heater. Nice that it has a sight window.l

    Rae777 on May 26, 2008 23:06
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Overall Rating:

4.5
Made By:
Bradford White
Product Name:
Defender 50 Gallon Safety System Water Heater
Purchased at: Godwin Hardware Price: $387.00 Category: Household / Water Heaters Published: April 30, 2008 16:39
Feature Ratings:
Capacity
5.0
Maintenance
4.5
Warranty
4.5
Energy-Efficiency
5.0