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American water heaters

Water heater brand families: A.O. Smith (State, American, Reliance, Lochinvar), Rheem (Ruud, Richmond, GE older), Bradford White (Jetglas) and store brands

US residential tank (gas and electric) water heaters under maker, sister and store brands, ~1998-2026; how to identify the builder from the rating plate.

2 components2 common failuresA.O. Smith, State, American, Reliance, U.S. Craftmaster, Lochinvar, Whirlpool, Kenmore, Rheem, Ruud, Richmond, GE, Bradford White, Jetglas

Guide · Water Heater

Water heater: identify the OEM from the rating plate

The plate gives three clues: the builder line or plant city, the serial style, and the model pattern. Two of the three agreeing identifies the family (A.O. Smith, Rheem or Bradford White, plus GE's own plant since 2022).

5 steps ~5 mineasy

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