Residential Bradford White Water Heater Problem Repair And Reviews

Question: A.o smith verses bradford white water heater? which is the best?

(Posted by: Shannon D on 2008-11-25 11:24:49)

My Plumber has suggested 2 different models of gas water heater to be installed in my house. The A.O. Smith GPSH50200 or the Bradford White MITW50S6FBN. Both are electric ignition, both are energy efficient from what I can tell. Any plumbers out there with an opinion of which is better or are they basically the same? Thanks in advance.

Posted by: Adam D on 2008-11-25, 11:31:48

Try checking with consumers report. also compare the size of the tank, cost, and warranties

Posted by: William B on 2008-11-25, 11:30:29

Check the manufactures plate where were they made ? i prefer the A O smith brand basically the same

Posted by: nculb on 2008-11-25, 11:34:23

A.O. Smith is all my dad uses in his plumbing Business. Also go to your local gas co. and see if the will sell it to you at a reduced rate . I know that power co. do that here.

Posted by: David M on 2008-11-25, 11:35:27

The Bradford-White is slightly more efficient (EF= .63 vs .62 on the Smith) but you'll never notice that. They are both good brands, so I'd go with whichever is lower cost. If price is the same, let the plumber choose.

Posted by: rodie23 on 2008-11-25, 11:52:31

A. o. smith tend to have more problems...i used to do a lot of warranty work for a plumbing company and the majority of water heaters that i replaced were a.0. smith.