A plumber notes long-term reliable use of A.

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        "author": "Capital_Motor_3033",
        "excerpt": "Well ive been using a.o for years. But rheem is just as good.you maybe over thinking this",
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        "excerpt": "I'd trust a GE Haier more than a GE product made before the buyout. But I don't have actual experience with lifespan on these newer heaters. If you buy Rheem or A.O at retail, you must buy the 12-yr models and you must change out the anode rods every 5 years. The cheaper ones don't last.",
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    "post_text": "Hey everyone, looking for some real-world feedback from plumbers and homeowners.\n\nI’m currently in the market for a 50-gallon tall natural gas atmospheric water heater and trying to narrow down my options. I'm looking at the **GE RealMAX Platinum** vs. the equivalent options from **Rheem** (Home Depot), **A.O. Smith** (Lowe's), or **Reliance** (Ace Hardware).\n\nA few things I’ve noticed about the GE RealMAX:\n\n* **Manufacturing:** Even though GE Appliances was acquired by Haier in 2016, these water heaters are built in their newer $70M factory in Camden, South Carolina. [GE Appliances Opens $70 Million High-Tech Water Heater Manufacturing Plant in Camden, South Carolina](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220511005661/en/GE-Appliances-Opens-%2470-Million-High-Tech-Water-Heater-Manufacturing-Plant-in-Camden-South-Carolina)\n* **Pricing & Features:** Wayfair currently has the RealMAX Platinum 50-Gal on sale for $747 with free room-of-choice shipping. It comes with a **12-year warranty** and a **brass drain valve**. [GE Appliances GE RealMAX Platinum 50-Gallon Tall Natural Gas Atmospheric Water Heater & Reviews | Wayfair](https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/ge-appliances-ge-realmax-platinum-50-gallon-tall-natural-gas-atmospheric-water-heater-geap2299.html)\n\nFor those who have installed or serviced these newer post-acquisition GE RealMAX units:\n\n1. **Build Quality &...",
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