Our advanced technology AeroTherm® Series heat pump water heater has the high efficiency; energy savings and performance homeowners will really warm up to. With five easily selectable operation modes (Heat Pump, Hybrid, Hybrid Plus, Electric and Vacation), the AeroTherm® Series gives you greater control over your water heater’s energy consumption. The AeroTherm® heat pump water heater can save the average household over $350 a year in energy costs and may qualify for local utility rebates and tax credits. In addition to the great energy savings features, the AeroTherm® Series is compatible with an optional Bradford White Connect™ adapter. The adapter allows you to adjust temperature settings, set schedules, and track energy usage via mobile app.Energy Factor is a former metric used to measure the efficiency of water heaters overall. This has been replaced by the more updated and accurate Uniform Energy Factor (UEF). For UEF, the higher the number the more efficient the water heater. Learn more here.The Defender Safety System
® is the name of Bradford White’s exclusive flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR) system. It is a proven feature in many of our residential gas water heaters that resists the ignition of flammable vapors outside of the water heater. The Defender System
® gives you the peace of mind knowing you have not only reliable performance but safer operation, too.
The ICON System® is Bradford White’s exclusive intelligent gas controller found on our residential and commercial gas water heaters. It provides enhanced operational performance and advanced diagnostics. It is one of the many innovations that make Bradford White water heaters Built to be the Best®.AeroTherm® Series heat pump water heaters are compatible with Bradford White Connect™, allowing consumers to adjust temperature settings, set schedules, and track energy usage via mobile app. Go to the Bradford White Connect™ page to learn more and download the app.Most of our residential models have the insulation thickness indicated by the third digit of the model number. Every inch of insulation represents approximately an R-value of 8. For example, model number RE250T6 has an insulation thickness of two inches which has an approximate R-value of 16. You can find more information about your Bradford White water heater here .First-Hour Rating is an estimate of the maximum volume of hot water that a storage-type water heater can supply within an hour beginning with the water heater fully heated. It is a function of both the storage volume and the recovery rate (how quickly the water in the tank heats back up) of the water heater. Plumbing pros can use that among other factors to help determine the right water heater for a specific homeowner’s needs.
An Ultra Low NOx gas water heater is one that emits a lower level of nitrogen oxide than a standard gas water heater. Some states and municipalities have requirements and standards to limit the maximum amount of NOx emissions for gas water heaters – particularly certain counties in California and in the state of Utah. Our Ultra Low NOx models are designed to comply with these standards. To find out what is required for your area, we recommend you contact your plumbing professional who knows the local codes and regulations. Need a pro? Find one here The lifespan of a water heater can vary depending on many factors such as fuel type, use, maintenance, water quality, the overall water heater quality, and more. With a professional installation and proper maintenance, our water heaters can last 10 years or more. That’s why Bradford White water heaters are Built to be the Best
®. If you suspect your current water heater needs replacing, check out
Is It Time to Replace Your Water Heater video. Then contact your plumbing professional and tell them you want the quality of a Bradford White. Additionally, Bradford White offers our
BUILTBEST® Extended Warranty options for many of our water heater models to give you extra peace-of-mind. Need a plumbing pro?
Find one here.
If you have a Bradford White water heater, you can find out more about your water heater and get related manuals and documents on our My Water Heater Information page. You’ll need to have your model number or serial number handy. There are instructions on that page for where to find those. If you don’t own a Bradford White, you should be able to find the make and model number on the unit’s rating plate. Your plumbing professional should also be able to help, especially if you are looking to replace that water heater. They can see what you have and determine what Bradford White model would be the best replacement based on your installation situation and family needs. Don’t have a plumber? Need a Pro? Find one here.
