Whirlpool may sound familiar to most people through washing machines and refrigerators. But many people did not know that they make water heaters. One of the best in the Whirlpool line is their 80-gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater. For most of us, when we go shopping for a water heater we want a unit that is going to not only save us money but run with maximum efficiency.
With the 80-gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater you will get just that. The Whirlpool 80 Gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater has an energy rating of 92%. This model also will save you an estimated $ 350 a year in operating costs. When the unit is on standby it could still help you save an additional 30% with little heat loss. The unit is a compact style that measures in a 26 inches in diameter and 60-1/4 inches in height.
In the first hour of hot water delivery the unit expels 25.3 gallons per hour. The Whirlpool 80 Gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater has triple foam insulation. The water heater is capable of working in a residence with 5 plus people and still give off maximum efficiency. The water heater offers a Self Diagnosis Control Monitors that have 8 important functions and signals that lets the homeowner aware when the water heater is operating well and even when there is a slight problem.
The Whirlpool 80 Gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater is a self-cleaning unit, meaning that it can eliminate sediments that tend to build up on water heaters over time. When this happens, the debris can actually clog the water heater and reduce the ability to let the heat transfer the heat to hot water. When this happens it can cause a lot of stress to the water heater and cause the system to fail. With a self-cleaning system, the incoming water tube that brings the water into the tank. It is designed to keep the sediments from settling every time you use the hot water. This will make a big difference in the longevity of your water heater.
The Whirlpool 80 Gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater should be set at 120 degrees at all times. The safest temperature degree setting all water heaters have is 120 degrees. On this water heater there is a adjustable thermostat can be lowered to help reduce the possibility of burning hot water and to lower the cost of the energy bill. Remember when choosing a water heater it is best to take a look at the first hour rating, the higher the rating the better the more efficient the unit is. Replacing a water heater doesn’t have to be a hassle. You simply have to the research and check out the prices that you are willing to pay. You will find that the Whirlpool 80 Gallon Self Cleaning Electric Water Heater is cost effective and does not cost a lot of money.
Greetings,
I’m considering the Whirlpool 80 gal electric and the Kenmore PowerMiser 12 80 gal electric. Pricing is comparable. What thoughts can you share about these two? Also, is there really a difference in the way the water heaters are built between the 6, 9 and 12 year warranty models?
Thanks for your expertise.
Sincerely,
Tom Weesner
The Kennmore PowerMiser 12 is a lesser quality model than the Whirlpool Lifetime Warranty model, even though both are top of the line models. Yes, there is a big difference between the different warranty models. If you can find a comparison sheet, (HD has them) you’ll see that the larger warranty models have a faster recovery rate, a higher efficiency rating, and higher delivery rate. I’ve just installed a Whirlpool Lifetime Warranty 80 gallon electric in my home to replace an old 50 gallon HydroJet model. I was impressed by the quality of the Whirlpool model, and pleased with how fast it heated the whole tank from dead cold (1 hr). Even more pleasing was that my wife could now fill her whirlpool tub with hot water in one shot instead of having to wait 2 hours between hot water draws. If I can see a savings on my electric bill, I too will be a happy camper.
David
I to got the 80 gal.ModelEE3Z80HD055V Whirlpool Lifetime Warranty. Love the the way it performs but I can’t get an Outside Insulation Jacket,or a Pan large enough to put under it. Still looking that’s what I’m doing now.
Hi William,
I have been looking for a new water heater this weekend- as my current unit has just started to slowly tricky some water! I believed I found my possible replacement in the Whirlpool model that you wrote about in your posting (80 gal. ee3z80hd055v). However, on the Lowe’s website I found some very negative reviews for this heater. In fact, your review was only one of a few I found that was positive. So, I thought I would drop you a line to see if you could share any updates? Is the water heater still performing to your expectations or have you had problems? Any information you’d be willing to provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time, William- Hope to hear from you. (I need to make a decision quick!)
-Cameron
I found an outside Insulation jacket for my 80 gal. tank for any body that needs one go to insulation4less.com and the 30″ pan for the water heater can be found at Ace Hardware but you need to talk to them and they will order one for you.