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5 of the Best Water Heaters for Your Home

February 17, 2020

Installing a water heater is no easy feat. Water heating is a heat transfer process that uses an energy source to heat water above it’s natural temperature. Just as gas water heaters require a gas supply, a cold water supply, and a flue connection, electric water heaters have an extensive installation process to ensure smooth functioning. These projects are best left to a professionally licensed water heater installation company, such as R.A. Dobson.

There’s a lot to consider before purchasing a water heater for your home. To help you decide which water heater works best for your family, here’s additional information below on five of the best water heaters that R.A. Dobson offers:

Gas Water Heaters

AO Smith ProMax® Gas Water Heater

The ProMax® Gas Water Heater is a great option for someone looking for reliability and value. Some of the features it includes are:

  • The DynaClean dip tube, which reduces sediment buildup.
  • It’s C3 Technology protects your heater against ignition of any flammable vapors.
  • A 6-year tank and parts warranty.
  • Green Choice gas burner that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions by 33%.
  • A Piezo igniter for easy pilot ignition.

Learn more about ProMax® Gas Water Heaters.

AO Smith Conservationist® Standard Vent Gas Water Heaters

For those looking for a more energy-efficient gas water heater, look no further than the AO Smith Conservationist® Standard Vent Gas Water Heater. This model includes:

  • A 10-year tank and parts warranty.
  • Blue Diamond glass coating which delivers more than twice the corrosion resistance of industry-standard glass lining.
  • An environmentally- friendly Green Choice gas burner that reduces NOx emissions by 33% compared to standard burners.
  • An LED status indicator that monitors system operation and service diagnostics.
  • The DynaClean II system that protects your system against excess lime and sediment buildup.

Learn more about the Conservationist®.

Bradford White ICON System™ Gas Water Heaters

The Bradford White ICON System™ is a top-notch gas water heater that offers innovative features to the water heater, including:

  • An advanced temperature control system for accurate water temperatures.
  • Intelligent diagnostics assisting with troubleshooting.
  • A separate immersed Thermowell.
  • An integrated Piezo igniter.
  • A Pilot-on indicator.

Electric Water Heaters

AO Smith ProMax® Electric Water Heaters

If you are looking to install an electric water heater as opposed to a gas water heater, the AO Smith ProMax® Electric Water Heaters is extremely easy to use and offers features such as:

  • Thick CFC-free foam insulation for higher efficiency.
  • Different model sizes–tall, short, lowboy– are available for your convenience.
  • DynaClean dip tube
  • PermaGlas® glass coating.
  • A durable, tamper-resistant brass drain valve.

Learn more about AO Smith ProMax® Electric Water Heaters.

Bradford White Energy Saver Upright Electric Water Heaters

These energy-efficient electric water heaters from Bradford White can save you up to $300 annually in energy costs. The features that make the Bradford White Energy Saver Upright Electric Water Heater so efficient include:

  • Fully automatic controls.
  • Factory-installed Hydrojet® Total Performance System which reduces sediment buildup.
  • Direct heat transfer with immersed screw-type elements.
  • A Vitraglas® enamel tank lining that gives your water heater a longer life.
  • A protective magnesium anode rod.

Learn more about Bradford White Energy Saver Upright Electric Water Heaters.

R.A. Dobson: Professional Water Heater Installation Services in Sterling, VA

Installing a gas or electric water heater is a job completed best by professionals, and it doesn’t get much more professional than your team at R.A. Dobson. Many of our water heating options are high efficiency so that our customers can enjoy greater savings on utilities. If you are in need of a water heater installation in Sterling, Virginia, you can expect the best from R.A. Dobson.
Get the peace of mind you deserve! Contact us now at (703) 481-3700 for a free estimate on a water heater repair or installation today.

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