Our house originally had two Rheem 40 gallon hot water heaters.
Replaced when they were about 21 years old (one started leaking) with a single A.O. Smith 40-gallon unit
6-year warranty. Expired in April.
Now the pilot light doesn't want to stay lit.
Cleaned the FVIR filter thoroughly with brush and vacuum last night, thought we had it fixed when the pilot was still on this morning.
Got home from work: No pilot
I don't mind replacing the darned thing, but every review I've looked at for Rheem, A. O. Smith, Whirlpool, GE, Bradford White, Kenmore, etc... have more complaints than praise.
Gas valves, electronics, thermistor, you name it......
Any suggestions for a good solid standard 40 gallon heater??