How long does a AO Smith water heater last?

between 6 to 10 years
Smith is dedicated to making water heaters that are built to last. While all A. O. Smith tank water heaters have a limited warranty lasting between 6 to 10 years, it is not uncommon to find water heaters that are still properly functioning well over a decade or more.

What is the difference between 4500 and 5500 watt water heater?

Generally, a 4500 Watt heater heats about 18 to 25 gallons every hour. 5500 Watt water heaters can heat about 25 to 35 gallons of water every hour.

How long does it take a 50-gallon 4500 watt water heater to heat up?

Gas Hot Water Heater Recovery Water coming into a 50-gallon tank at 40 degrees takes just 53 1/2 minutes to reach 120 degrees. For 60-degree water entering the tank, calculate about 40 minutes needed for the water to reach the 120-degree temperature. For 70-degree water, it would take 33 minutes.

How long should a 50-gallon electric water heater last?

12 years
In general, 40-gallon heaters last for about eight years, while 50-gallon heaters can last 12 years. This is because 50-gallon heaters have thicker tanks. As a result, they are less likely to develop leaks. A 50-gallon water heater will last about 8 to 20 years, which is longer than most water heaters.

Can I replace a 5500 watt water heater with a 4500 watt?

There are two angles to the problem. There are no problems with this as long as heater is connected to 30 amp breaker using 10 gauge solid copper wire. 2) You can convert ordinary residential water heater from 4500 watt elements to 5500 watt by replacing elements and get ‘4-7 more gallons hot water’ per tank.

What size breaker do I need for a 5500 watt hot water heater?

Meanwhile, an 80-gallon heater powered by 5500 watts and 240 volts, will result in 5500W/240V x (1.25 continual load) = 28.64 amps. Meaning, a 30-amp dedicated circuit breaker is enough.

How many showers can you put in a 50 gallon water heater?

A 50 gallon water heater is the most common tank we install. It is such a common size because it can supply hot water for 3 – 5 people. Considering an average shower uses 17.2 gallons of water you can typically have enough hot water for up to five people to take a shower within an hour.

Does a 50 gallon water heater use more electricity than a 40 gallon?

Typically, the rule-of-thumb is that you want a 40 gallon tank for 1 to 4 people, a 50 gallon tank for 4 to 6 people, and a 50 gallon high recovery or 75 gallon tank for 6 to 8 people. Energy consumption for 40 and 50 gallon standard water heaters is quite comparable.