The WER series is Westinghouse\'s stainless steel electric tank line — 316L stainless construction with lifetime warranty. Three sizes covering the standard residential range. Same install requirements as any mainstream electric tank; same standard ¾" element and surface-contact thermostat compatibility for parts.
The lineup
- WER040 — 40-gallon. 1-2 person households, apartments
- WER050 — 50-gallon (volume pick). 3-4 person households
- WER080 — 80-gallon. 5-6 person households, large soaking tubs
Specs
| Model | Capacity | FHR | UEF | Element wattage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WER040 | 40 gal | 54 | 0.93 | 4500W upper + lower |
| WER050 | 50 gal | 67 | 0.93 | 4500W upper + lower |
| WER080 | 80 gal | 115 | 0.93 | 4500W upper + lower |
What\'s in the WER name
Westinghouse Electric Residential
Common specs across the line
- 240V dedicated 30A circuit
- 4500W upper + lower elements
- 316L stainless steel tank construction
- Lifetime tank warranty (residential, original owner)
- 6-year parts warranty
- 0.93 UEF
- No anode rod required
Where WER beats mainstream
- Lifetime tank warranty vs mainstream 6/9/12 year
- No corrosion failure mode — stainless doesn\'t corrode like glass-lined steel
- No anode rod maintenance ever
- Hard water and aggressive chemistry don\'t shorten tank life
When WER is the right pick
- Long-term ownership (15+ years)
- Aggressive water (hard, well water with chlorides/sulfates)
- Previous tank corroded in under 10 years
- Anti-maintenance preference
- Want lifetime warranty in an electric tank without the Marathon premium
When mainstream beats WER
- Short ownership (under 7 years) — lifetime warranty doesn\'t pay back
- Budget priority — mainstream 6-year electric is $400-600 less
- Want heat pump path instead — go straight to WH50HP/WH80HP heat pump
Bottom line
WER050 is the volume Westinghouse stainless electric pick. Same install as mainstream electric tank with lifetime stainless durability. Choose WER040 for small homes, WER080 for large families.