6 most reliable water heaters

For one or two people, a small but reliable water heater Edisson ER 50V for 50 liters will be quite enough. The electric model with mechanical control is quite simple, but safe. It provides protection against overheating, a check valve, and the inner coating of the tank is made of glass-ceramic. With all this, the water heater is quite inexpensive.

Considering the reviews of users who have had the device in operation for more than a year, we can conclude that for its low cost, the water heater is more than reliable. There are even assurances that this particular model has been working for seven years without breakdowns. But some buyers are unlucky - after two or three years the tank begins to leak. Otherwise, it copes with its task perfectly, it heats the water stably. This is a good budget option for a small family, which is enough for 50 liters of hot water.

Zanussi is trusted by many users.In the case of the ZWH/S 100 Smalto DL storage water heater, it is fully justified. The model is well made and reliable. The volume of the container is 100 liters, which is quite enough for a family of four. The model has a powerful heating element of 2 kW, which ensures fast heating of water. The security system is excellent - the water heater will not turn on without water, it will automatically turn off when it overheats. Another plus is that the model can be installed both vertically and horizontally.

The reliability of the electric storage water heater of the Italian brand is confirmed by users who have been operating the device for several years. The advantages include the presence of an RCD, stability of operation, good insulation of the case. Over time, after two or three years, there is no wear of heating elements for heating, and there is no need to face serious breakdowns.

For a family of two or three people, an 80-liter water heater will be enough. In this case, it is worth considering the Electrolux EWH 80 Quantum Pro model. Its design can hardly be called stylish, but the water heater is inexpensive, simple and reliable. It heats water with one heating element, it can work with a small water pressure from 0.80 atm., Therefore, it is suitable for installation in the country. Of the useful functions, there is protection against scale, overheating, switching on without water - everything is simple, and, therefore, reliable.

Some users have been operating this storage water heater for more than two years, and during this time they have not had to face any serious problems.There are isolated complaints about water leakage, breakage of the thermometer, but they are lost in a huge number of positive reviews. This once again confirms the reliability of the water heater, and it is impossible to completely exclude the presence of factory defects in any model.

Flowing gas water heater Gorenje is extremely simple. It does not have any complex options, an abundance of electronics, except for gas control, power-on indication and a protective system against overheating and freezing. This, together with mechanical control, gives it reliability and unpretentiousness in operation. The technical characteristics are not bad - the model is not demanding on the inlet water pressure, it heats up to 10 liters per minute.

The model is far from new, buyers had time to check it for quality and reliability. Judging by the reviews, some users, after a breakdown of the Gorenje GWH 10 NNBW column, after four or five years of active operation, buy exactly the same model in return, as they are convinced of its convenience and unpretentiousness.In rare cases, a problem with the heat exchanger may occur after a couple of years, but this is a common situation for gas water heaters.

The flowing gas water heater Zanussi GWH 10 Fonte LPG is already quite an old, time-tested model. At a low price, it is made with high quality and has good characteristics. It starts heating literally a couple of minutes after turning it on, it produces up to 10 liters of hot water per minute. A protective system is provided - it will not work without water, it will automatically turn off if it overheats. The model works from bottled gas, so it can be used in the country and in non-gasified houses.

To assess reliability, we looked at reviews from users who bought the device at least a year ago. They show that, despite the external compactness, the unit has been working perfectly for two to three years or more, with no serious breakdowns during this time. The water heater is easy to operate, maintain, heats water well even at low pressure, almost does not make noise. So, if you need an inexpensive, but high-quality and reliable option, you should pay attention to this model.

If you choose among instantaneous electric water heaters, you should pay close attention to the Stiebel Eltron DHC8 model. The device of the German brand is convenient to use, efficient and reliable.Its capacity reaches 4.1 liters per minute, while the water will not flow a little warm, as is the case with compact electric models, but really hot. The water heater is guaranteed for three years, and the declared service life is about 10 years.

Users have no complaints about the quality of workmanship, materials, assembly. There are many reviews from customers who have had the model in operation for more than five years, and during this time there were no problems with it. So the device can definitely be called reliable. Of course, the water pressure will not be as strong as from the central hot water supply, but it is quite sufficient to wash comfortably. The pluses include a nice design and compactness.