Costco Wholesale has for
Costco Members: GE 30-Gallon Electric Water Heater (Short or Tall) for
$149.97.
Shipping is free.
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Note: Availability varies based on location. Installation is not included with this offer (professional installation recommended). Non-Costco members can purchase this item with an additional 5% non-member surcharge added.
Profiles:Product Features:- Thermostat Controlled
- Tank capacity holds a true 30 gallons of water
- Two Stainless Steel 5500-watt Heating Elements
- 90° F minimum / 150° F maximum temperature
- Warranty: 2-year Limited Labor/ 10-year Limited Parts
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I hope that no one would ever pay 1500 to have WH installed. That is a rip off
$1500 installtion
$400 operating cost a year
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$1500 installtion
$400 operating cost a year
fwiw I found it HIGHLY misleading
Quick Recovery
Two 5500W heating elements quickly increase water temperature for hot water when you need it
and they show both elements glowing in the picture..
but these types of tanks NEVER run both elements. its 1 element at a time.
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$1500 installtion
$400 operating cost a year
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The higher wattage element will have a faster recovery rate. A 5500 watt element will raise the temperature of 25 gallons of water 90 degrees in one hour versus 17 gallons for the 3800 watt element. The 5500 watt element will require more current to operate (about 23 amps versus about 16 amps for the 3800 watt element). The 3800 watt element will operate on a 20 amp fuse or breaker. The 5500 watt element would require a 30 amp fuse or breaker. The actual amount of energy used to heat the water would be the same in kilowatt hours so the cost of operation should not be affected much either way. The 5500 watt element would just do the job quicker. The wire gauge and fuse/breaker size would have to be evaluated if you decide to change it. If you are not running out of hot water or need quicker recovery between uses, I would not bother changing it.
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Looking at failure rate of 20-25 %. If it's the computer or heat pump the unit will have to be replaced and you will have to pay the shipping charge for unit being replaced. This will cost you another installation charge and shipping fees for a 150lb item and you'll end up spending what you saved. If everything goes well for 10 yrs then there will be a cost saving.
If you have issues, then the cost of getting the unit repaired will be a lot more than just being able to replace a heating element or the thermostat on a basic water heater by the average person, which can be bought anywhere and be up running having hot water again instead of waiting who knows how long for a replacement or tech visit. Just a food for thought for those debating on getting a hybrid system.
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