Westinghouse 50-Gallon Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater
Westinghouse 50-Gallon Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater Review
The Westinghouse 50-Gallon Stainless Steel Electric Water Heater is a 50-gallon stainless-tank electric water heater. Stainless construction provides lifetime tank durability with electric resistance heating.
Specs: 50 gallons stored, two 4500W heating elements (240V), UEF 0.93, 62-gallon FHR, lifetime tank warranty + 5-year parts warranty. Stainless steel tank construction.
The stainless-tank electric competes directly with Rheem Marathon 50-gal Electric (polybuthylene tank, lifetime warranty). Both deliver lifetime tank durability through different mechanisms — stainless steel vs polybuthylene plastic.
About $1,600 unit, $2,300 installed. Comparable to Rheem Marathon ($1,899 unit, $2,500 installed). Choice depends on service network preference and price.
- No combustion, no venting required — installs anywhere with 240V electrical access
- Strong UEF 0.93 efficiency — approximately 20% lower annual operating cost vs 0.62 standard
- Lifetime tank warranty — industry's strongest coverage; no replacement budget needed
- 50-gallon capacity — right-sized for 3–4 person households with standard usage patterns
- Resistance electric has slower recovery than gas at comparable capacity — schedule heavy use to match tank recovery