Defender Heats our Water!

By Alice on
  • 4.5
Reviewing: Bradford White Defender 50 Gallon Safety System Water Heater
Purchased at: Godwin Hardware     Price: $387.00 USD

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
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7 Comments
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Candida Eittreim

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.

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Chocollette

Nothing better than being able to run the dishwater AND enjoy a hot shower at the same time!!!

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Rae777

Sounds likea nice water heater. Nice that it has a sight window.l

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Mary60

Another interest product choice. Good information

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randomreviews

that's one big tank. you guys must really enjoy long showers!

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lynnemg

Ah, the luxury of being able to do dishes while you bathe...a rarity in my house! This water heater sounds nice.

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Jennifer Claerr

We really need a new water heater; the one we have now is getting really old, and the hot water just doesn't seem to last through 4 showers, running the dishwasher and doing laundry. I'll keep this one in mind.

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