GE RealMax Platinum Natural Gas 40 Gallon Short Water Heater with 12-Year Parts Warranty
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GE RealMax Platinum Natural Gas 40 Gallon Short Water Heater with 12-Year Parts Warranty
$729.97
About this Item
Specifications
Manuals & Guides, Dimensions, Water Heater Details, Smart Features...
Manuals & Guides
Dimensions
Product Height
52.25 Inches
Product Width
22 Inches
Product Depth
22 Inches
Tank Diameter (in.)
22 Inches
Height Top of Connectors (in.)
50.38 Inches
Height Top of Tank (in.)
48.88 Inches
Product Weight (lbs.)
133 Lb(s)
Water Heater Details
Type
Tank
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas Type
Natural Gas
Install Location
-
Size
Short
Gallon Size (Nominal)
40
Gallon Size (Rated)
40
Number of People per Household
3-5 People
Number of Simultaneous Faucets/Showers
-
Overheat Protection
Yes
Pilot Light Window
Yes
Pilot Reset Button
Yes
Water Connection Size
3/4 in. MNPT
Tank Valve Size (T & P)
3/4 in. FNPT
Minimum Temperature (F)
50
Maximum Temperature (F)
160
Number of Elements
-
Power Output (kilowatts)
-
Gallons in First Hour
78
Smart Features
WiFi
No
Bluetooth
No
Technical Details
BTU Size (k)
40
Recovery Rate at 90F Rise (gallons/hour)
38
Maximum Gallons per Min.
-
Voltage
-
Amperage (A)
-
Breaker Size (A)
-
Total Watts (W)
-
Watts per Element
-
Vent Type
Atmospheric 3" or 4" type B
Foam Insulation
Yes
Insulation Thickness
2 Inches
Tank Lining Material
Glass
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
Yes
Water Connection Location
Top
Wire Size (guage)
-
Drain Valve
Brass
Settings and Controls
Control Type
Thermostat
LED Status Indicator
Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty Terms - Labor
12 Month(s)
Warranty Terms - Parts
144 Month(s)
From the Manufacturer
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Captainwingfoot from
Improvements make a great water heater better
We are anxious to place this water heater in service as it replaces the same model that had a non repairable leaking drain valve . We invested a lot of effort choosing this model. While having to get a replacement was unsettling, GE’s quick response to detail information we provided restored our confidence in our choice of brand and model we chose. Our contractor made the change out as near seamless as possible.
Date published: 2024-09-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
eric394 from
Does the job well
Excellent water heater. The full tank heated up in no time and provides ample hot water during use at great temperature.
Date published: 2024-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RustyLee from
Good heater for the price
It is an excellent water heater for the price. GE products have always been great for me
Date published: 2024-08-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chibb from
Great quality
Great water heater with an above standard warranty to back it up.
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dre67 from
Easy install
This appears to be a good water heater. Our plumber installed in no time with ease in one day when we discovered leak in the old one.
Date published: 2024-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marlons74 from
Water heater
Love my water heater, made a good choice by picking this device!
Date published: 2024-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JMar0906 from
Love it
Just got a new water heater and so far I love it. Who knew as adults the things that will make us happen are water heaters and stoves!
Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Glock7777 from
I love the sensor
Great product quick working really needed it when bought easy to hook up when hooked up ready to work
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
The Govnr from
Gas Heater
User friendly controls. Heats water, runs silently. easily installed
Date published: 2024-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JRH2024 from
Great heater!
Great water heater. I replaced a 15y/o GE that served me well and I'm sure this one will be great as well.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hot water please from
Recovery time has not been an issue at all!
So far this water heater has performed great recovery time is very good love this heater.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kristiie from
Great features
Great tank at affordable price and they did a great job installing it.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
INDICATOR GREEN LITE
INSTALLATION GUIDE DETAILED FOR GAS LINE THRED TURNING OFF GAS AT CONNECTION
Date published: 2024-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mrs Mom Barb from
Great purchase.......
works great and is saving some energy.We are very happy with the product warranty as well
Date published: 2024-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dav1122 from
Slightly lower than RHEEM
I bought one GE 50 gallon hot water tank 12 year warranty and 50 gallon tank 6 year warranty in 2013. Both are still working well. The reason I bought this one, because GE hot water tanks are the best. and also, I want to have one ready for replacement.
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bill schebil from
It works great!!!
It does what it’s supposed to do
I like the light that tells you everything is working
Date published: 2023-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dizane00 from
Great GE water heater.
The GE water heater was packaged in a way that it would not get damaged. Great size water heater. Water temp is amazing. Great product.
Date published: 2023-11-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TSB73 from
An upgrade?
I chose to upgrade(?) to a GE water heater with eight year warranty instead of replacing the (different brand) with three year and recurrent issues. We’ll see how the investment fares in five years?
So far, we’re very happy with this water heater.
Date published: 2023-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sen Meng from
Good performance
The product is easy to install! Also easy to operate.
Date published: 2023-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great Hot Water Heater
Very nice heater, installed well and is providing an excellent quantity of hot water. Very quiet and energy efficient!
Date published: 2023-10-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stevepham08 from
Great one
I Love this one. Working great and heating plenty of hot water very quickly
Date published: 2023-09-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nmm55 from
Great water heater
Just installed water heater was very easy. The pilot light fired up on first try so far this product is as good as the reviews stated. The only problem we had was getting it in perfect condition with no dents, It took 2 tries otherwise the GE purchase and delivery was a good !!
Date published: 2023-09-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PJBNOLA from
Ver Hot Water
The water heater is working great. The water is hot and the recovery time is much faster than our previous water heater. Hopefully we will gave many years of great service.
Date published: 2023-09-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Camper45 from
New Hot Water Tank...Yes!
Recently had my plumber install a new GE 40 gallon hot water tank (nat gas). Nice low profile design and attractive finish. in use less than a month and working very well so far. The price for the tank was lower than most competitors, and this model carries a 12 year warranty superior to others.
Date published: 2023-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scheesch from
Seems quite easy to set up.fr
Brand new of course so all I can say is it looks good and dos the job so far.
Date published: 2023-07-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
July16 from
Great features!
Product is Excellent and working very good since it got installed.
Date published: 2023-06-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
aadams7 from
exellent water heater!
Appears to be a great water heater. for the same gal size this has way more insulation! pilot light is easy to light. happy with this purchase. much better than the last brand.
Date published: 2023-06-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
WooWoo67 from
Worth every penny
Better than any other I've ever had. Very reasonably priced. Works very well. I would recommend it to anyone who asks.
Date published: 2023-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gary772354 from
Great water heater
Great Unit. Looks great and works well. It is the brand our Heating and Cooling guy uses to install for customers.
Date published: 2023-03-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sweetie Lee from
Very nice, great features & highly recommended
So far I am very pleased with the performance & my hot water lasts a lot longer than my previous water heater.
Date published: 2023-02-28