Whirlpool 80-Gallon Electric Water Heater
Whirlpool 80-Gallon Electric Water Heater Review
The Whirlpool 80-Gallon Electric Water Heater is Whirlpool's largest-capacity electric tank, built by A.O. Smith with Whirlpool branding for the Lowe's channel. Sized for 5+ person households without gas service.
Specs: 80 gallons stored, two 4500W heating elements (240V), UEF 0.93, 84-gallon FHR, 6-year tank and parts warranty. Glass-lined steel tank, magnesium anode rod. About 60" tall × 28" diameter.
The 80-gallon electric capacity is the largest commonly-installed residential electric tank size. About $899 at Lowe's, $1,500 installed.
For households with basement install supporting heat-pump, the AO Smith Voltex Premium HPTU-80 (heat-pump 80-gal) operating cost is dramatically lower — heat-pump nearly always wins for 80-gallon-class household demand if the install location supports it.