Whirlpool Water Heater By Tina Lehman on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
When we had to replace our water heater last year, we wanted to purchase one that would heat enough water for our home's needs because the 40 gallon model just didn't cut it. My husband did a bit of research, and decided to go with a Whirlpool electric water heater with an 80 gallon capacity.
Now, I have to admit I was a little mad that he spent so much on our water heater and wondered why he thought we needed an 80 gallon capacity. After asking him whether he thought we were living in a Holiday Inn or something, he said that we would be glad in the long run. Although I still think he went a little overboard on the size, I have to admit we have never run out of hot water, even on the occasions I've filled our jetted tub nearly to the rim.
The model we bought is relatively energy efficient. It has four settings: 1) the SMART setting, which is just like a conventional water heater; 2) the ENERGY SMART setting is designed to heat water according to your family's usage pattern, assuring hot water when you usually need it; 3) the MINIMUM TEMPERATURE setting makes sure the water is never heated to above 115 F which is great if you have little ones in the house; and 4) the VACATION or CABIN setting basically turns the unit off, but makes sure the water never freezes.
So overall my take is that if we are going to have a water heater the size of Texas it may as well be the Energy Smart Whirlpool. For the size, it is very energy efficient which will save us money in the long run. Probably enough money to buy a dog house for my husband next time he goes overboard when buying an appliance.
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Whirlpool 80 gallone electric water heater Purchased at: Sears Price: 719.00
Sounds like a great water heater even for the money. Do you know when you are really going to appreciate his purchase? When you kids are teenagers. My daughter always runs us out of hot water when she takes a shower. Looks like we need to check out an 80 gallon model.
Leave it to a guy to think you need an 80 gallon water heater. It is true 40 gallons is small. we recently got a 50 gallon water heater and never run out of hot water.
I hope your husband has not had to be in the doghouse since making this purchase!!! I think in the future, you will truly appreciate having so much hot water!!!
Oh I am on your husbands side on this one! I wish I could fit that big of one in my house. I do get plenty of hot water for a shower but the bath is another story. Sometimes I get a lot and sometimes only half a tub. This sounds terrific and I love all the settings on it. I think it was well worth the price!
Well, once the kids get older, you might have been disappointed if you got a smaller one. This sounds like a great water heater. I love all the options you can set it to.
That's WHY he bought the expensive one- so there wouldn't be enough money left to buy the doghouse! I like all the energy settings.
I hope he enjoys the doghouse. I find that men rarely just overspend once - especially on appliances. :) I agree with others though - once those kids are teenagers - you'll appreciate the size.
I am just glad my kids are grown and I don't need a big water heater any more. This does sound like a good one if you need a big water heater. Thanks for sharing the information.
Yeah I hate when you run out of hot water. I love taking long baths sometimes and I always run out of hot water! Great information!
This sounds like a great water heater. Thanks for sharing.