Finding the best water heater for your home may feel overwhelming. Luckily, we are here to guide you and make the process as easy and seamless as possible. At Five Star Home Services, we use two brands for tank and tankless water heaters. Bradford White is our recommended brand for “storage” or tank water heaters. While Navien is our number-one go-to for “on demand” or tankless water heaters. Both brands are reliable and of high quality, offering a wide range of options to fit your specific needs.
Why Choose Bradford White for Your Tank Water Heater?
About Bradford White
Bradford White is an American-owned manufacturing company proudly based in the United States. Initially founded in 1881, Bradford White has a long-standing reputation with over 140 years in the industry. One excellent quality of Bradford White is that its products are made in the USA, emphasizing the importance of American manufacturing standards and high-quality control. Because they utilize the highest quality materials to create and manufacture top-notch equipment for residential and commercial use alike. On top of that, their “Built to be the Best” motto is a huge selling point for their brand.
Why Choose Bradford White Products
- Durability: Bradford White water heaters are renowned for their solid construction and reliable, quality rated products.
- Energy-efficient: Because their products are engineered to reflect and showcase their energy efficiency, you can save on your monthly energy bills by choosing a Bradford White product.
- Low Maintenance: Hassle-free equipment is always a plus in our book! Due to their innovative designs and quality construction, you don’t have to worry about excessive upkeep and maintenance.
- Warranty Coverage: Bradford White products come with a 6–10-year warranty, depending on the product model. This inclusive coverage gives you the extra peace of mind you need to take confidence in knowing you will be backed by quality-made products and great customer service.
Bradford White vs. Rheem
If you’ve already been searching for the best tank water heater, you may have come across another brand called Rheem. While Rheem is a popular water heater brand in the plumbing industry, at Five Star, we choose to use Bradford White for several reasons. Here’s why:
- Although Rheem is known to have lower prices, remember that their products are not all American-made. While some of Rheem’s manufacturing plants are located in the USA, they also have additional plants in Canada, Mexico, and China. So, depending on the model water heater you get, there’s a high chance that it may have been manufactured elsewhere.
- Bradford White and Rheem are both known to be energy efficient. But Bradford White products come out on top in terms of energy-efficiency slightly higher than Rheem.
- Generally, Bradford White water heaters are known for their durability and longer lifespan as opposed to Rheem water heaters. In comparison, Bradford White products are built to withstand wear and tear a little longer than Rheem’s products, and as such, Bradford White is notorious for its reliability and longer equipment lifespan.
Why Choose Navien for Your Tankless Water Heater?
About Navien
Navien Inc. has grown to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the tankless water heater industry. Founded in 1978, Navien has risen as a leading brand in high-quality tankless water heaters. With over 45 years to boast, their high grade and extremely energy-efficient water heaters have become a globally known brand in the industry. Thanks to their efficiency and wide reach, homeowners everywhere can turn to and confidently rely on Navien’s top-notch products.
Why Choose Navien Products
- Reputation: Navien’s reputation precedes them. Word of mouth goes a long way in the plumbing industry. But even more than that – their products’ quality speaks for itself.
- Highly Efficient: Their efficiency ratings are impressive at a high rate of 0.96 UEF.
- Never-ending Supply: One top advantage of a Navien tankless water heater is the never-ending supply of hot water they provide. When you choose a Navien, you can count on an endless supply of hot water at your whim, whenever you need it. This means no more waiting for water to heat up!
- Warranty Coverage: Navien boasts an above average warranty plan that can cover your unit for up to 15 years. Most manufacturer warranties cover only about 10-12 years.
Did You Know?
We are proud certified Navien installers! When you choose to install a tankless water heater with us, you can count on your Five Star Home Service professionals knowing that we are well-versed and proficient in installing our Navien products.
What’s Next?
After reading this five-part water heater buying guide, hopefully you feel well-equipped with all the essential information you need to get started on your new water heater endeavors. Remember, replacing your water heater goes beyond just choosing the best brand. You need quality installation services coupled with excellent customer service, too!
When you partner with us, you can rely on us even after the initial installation process for all your water heater needs. Let us partner with you as your go-to home services provider. We are committed to showing you what it means to experience the Five-Star difference and be a part of the Five Star family!
Let us partner with you on your water heater replacement journey! We provide free estimates and would love the opportunity to chat with you. Contact Five Star Home Services today at (833) 405-8009. You can also click here to schedule an appointment now!