Ruud Gas Water Heater By Becky Knouff on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I can remember living with a water heater which didn't get the water hot enough, or it didn't keep it hot long. Nothing is more frustrating then running out of hot water in the middle of a shower or waiting an hour for water to get hot.
After getting fed up, we got the RUUD Gas Water Heater we have now, and I have never been disappointed. The water is always hot, and it stays hot to the end of the shower. I can take long showers without worrying about my water getting cold.
I use to think electric water heaters were better, but I have changed my mind since using this gas water heater. It uses less gas then the electric ones did electricity making it more cost efficient.
It had a 5 year warranty, and it has not needed much maintenance. Cleaning and draining is all we have ever done to it. It has been really easy to maintain.
I am one person who hates to deal with appliances or anything which doesn't work right. I have no patience for things breaking. Although, I know it will happen, I expect to get my money's worth. Things I purchase should have some longevity.
This water heater has served us well.
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RUUD 40 Gallon Gas Water Heater Purchased at: Sears Price: $1300
You are so right, nothing is worse than running out of hot water and then the long wait for it to heat up again. This sounds like a great solution to that problem.
I have never had a problem with showers, mine has always been with baths. I can never get the tub full (to the way I like it) without running out of hot water. Have you tried this one on a bath? Thanks for the info.
Becky, we have always had an electric water heater until this house. I am paranoid about gas...just don't like it... But got to say that this is the best water heater we've ever had too:0) Live and learn, right?
I agree-you will get your money's worth out of your heater!! Sometimes you have to spend a little extra to get exactly what you want!
I agree with you...there is nothing worse than running out of hot water. We upgraded from a 40 gallon to a 50 gallon tank.
Glad it's working out for you, I've never had an electric water heater, but I can tell you that I think gas is the way to go, glad you're pleased with it.
Our Rudd 11 1/2 year old gas water heater finally stopped heating water today......we just bought the hourse 4 years ago, and it was installed in August of 1996 and had a shut off valve replace one year later in 1997. That's all that has been done to it -- repair man coming tomorrow.....we'll see.....don't know if we can fix it or not. Cannot pay much for a new one!
It's always nice to know that you have lots of hot water. Sounds like a great product.