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Marathon Water Heaters are some of the most efficient—and durable—water heaters available anywhere. (No joke: I’ve owned 3 houses and every single one of them has a marathon heater.)
But which one should you get? How big a water heater do you actually need? And what do all these weird model numbers mean?
Here’s a very quick guide to everything you need to know before buying these fabulously contstructed water heaters.
Marathon Water Heaters Option No.1: Less is More
If you live alone, or don’t have a ton of other hot water needs—such as a 20 foot Jacuzzi-and have a relatively small square footage, then a marathon water heater with a 20-30 gallon tank size should be sufficient.
Entry-level heaters such as the Rheem MR20120 Marathon water heater—with a 20 gallon tank– are perfect for studios with their small size and super-efficient output.
Note: If you plan on having that loved one move in, you might want to go bigger as its always better to get a little more water heater than you think you need.
Marathon Water Heaters Option No.2: It Takes Two
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For couples the ideal range for a water heater are tanks between 30-50 gallons. A great solution here is the Rheem MR50245 Marathon water heater with its large tank and 4500 watt element size.
It’s also got a 1st-hour factor of 52, making it very competitive in its class. This will definitely keep you two warm and cozy, and provide super long/hot showers that you’ll need for thinking and…other things.
Marathon Water Heaters Option No.3: All in the Family
Add a couple rugrats to the mix and you’ll definetly need a bigger water heater. The general rule is when you’ve got 3 or 4 folks living together you’ll need something with a 50 or 85 gallon capacity.
I like to be safe, and allow for room to grow a family, and would definetley suggest you go with the Rheem MR85245 Marathon water heater.
This bad boy’s got an 85-gallon tank and a 4500 watt element rating—meaning you’ll have all the hot water you’ll ever need for you and five of your closest friends.
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