Bradford White
AVERAGE LIFESPAN
15.9 Years out of 76 Checkins.
REVIEWS
4 Stars out of 5 Stars based on 27 customer reivews.
REPAIR
0 Average age on 0 repairs.
REASON FOR REPLACEMENT
- 63 LEAK
- 9 PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
- 3 GAS VALVE / PILOT
- 1 Honeywell Gas Control valve failure
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Near Lilac Meadows Ln, Spring, TX 77379 6 months ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
8 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
Honeywell Gas Control valve failure
Near W 74th St, Shawnee, KS 66216 1 year ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
23 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The new setup consist of only a single high recovery water heater. Going from 2 down to 1 tank can save over $5,000 over the lifespan of the water heater.
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Near W 140th Pl, Overland Park, KS 66221 1 year ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
22 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Everything including the venting was replaced. The vent was upsized from 3" to 4", the vent material was originally 30ga metal and was replaced with 26ga metal. A rise off the top of the tank before the first vent elbow was also added.
The entire water heater, gas line, and water lines were moved back about 18" to reduce the horizontal vent span. Moving the tank also made more space in the mechanical room.
A thermal expansion tank was installed and set to 73 psi. The expansion tank was strapped to the wall. A new PRV was also installed in the entire house. I'll go ahead and say it, this is a rockstar installation by KC Water Heaters.
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Near Dartmouth Ln, West Dundee, IL 60118 2 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Apples for apples on what they had before.
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Near S Greenwood St, Olathe, KS 66062 2 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
25 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A new 4" vent with 26 gauge metal was installed. Thermal expansion tank and new shutoff valve. PRV also replaced along with new hosebibb and vacuum breaker.
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Near Cirque Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
21 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Brownridge Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
17 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The new water heater was installed along with a new vent connector for the entire setup. The horizontal span on the 4" was reduced by moving the wye closer to the tank.
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Near NW 77th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64152 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
21 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The new water heater was moved closer to the flue to reduce the horizontal span. A new PRV and Thermal Expansion tank was also added.
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Near Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66223 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New 50 gallon Bradford White installed along with new 4" vent with a rise off the tank before the first elbow. Gas line hard piped.
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Near Bond St, Overland Park, KS 66221 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
21 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A PRV had been replaced a few years back. The venting was replaced and a 4" wye and vent was installed.
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Near Hilltop Dr, Shawnee, KS 66226 3 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
21 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A new PRV was installed along with thermal expansion tank. The venting was replaced with 4" and the slope was corrected. The backdrafting issue was a makeup air issue and was resolved during the install.
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Near Haven St, Lenexa, KS 66219 4 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
18 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New Bradford White high recovery model installed. PRV was also installed and expansion tank was set to match water pressure.
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Near W 121st Ter, Olathe, KS 66062 4 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
21 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Earnshaw St, Overland Park, KS 66213 4 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
22 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New Bradford White installed along with thermal expansion tank. New Pressure Reducing Valve also installed.
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Near Ballentine St, Overland Park, KS 66221 4 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
24 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Conser St, Overland Park, KS 66223 4 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
18 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Thermal expansion tank installed along with new PRV and AO Smith 50 gallon hot water heater.
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Near River Run Dr, Platte City, MO 64079 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
18 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A new PRV was installed along with an AO Smith GCR 50 gallon water heater. The main shutoff was also bad and would not allow the water to shut off all the way or for full water volume into the house. A new gas and water shutoff was installed along with a thermal expansion tank. The flue was also redone to allow for more rise off the top of the water heater.
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Near W 68th Ter, Prairie Village, KS 66208 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed. Opening in chimney was capped off. Most difficult part about this install was getting the tanks down the small stairway in this older home.
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Near N Polk Ave, Kansas City, MO 64154 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
20 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The PRV was removed and the new water heater was installed without a thermal expansion tank.
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Near Lone Elm Rd, Shawnee, KS 66218 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The PRV was replaced as well as the thermal expansion tank. The PRV was also moved up above the spigot to allow the ability to monitor the incoming water pressure. New shutoff installed for water heater and humidifier.
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Near S Widmer St, Olathe, KS 66062 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Flue was redone to increase the ability to draw. The PRV was also replaced and the humidifier valve was replaced with a compression stop.
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Near NE 78th St, Kansas City, MO 64118 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed in place of the two tanks. The PRV was also bad and was replaced during the water heater install. There was also a thermal expansion tank installed.
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Near N Beaman Ave, Kansas City, MO 64151 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
24 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
AO Smith water heater installed along with thermal expansion tank and new PRV. The line for the humidifier was also replaced with a full brass body compression valve which was also lead free. The water pressure was set to 75 psi and the expansion tank was also set to 75 psi.
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Near W 121st St, Overland Park, KS 66213 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
11 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A new PRV was installed to lower the water pressure to 75 psi, thus creating a closed system. A thermal expansion tank was installed on the new water heater. The main shutoff was also replaced as the old valve did not completely shutoff the water.
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Near NW 84th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64154 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
23 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith electric water heater installed. PRV was more than 20 years old as well and no longer necessary with water pressure below 80.
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Near NE Moonstone Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Aminda St, Shawnee, KS 66226 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near S Kaw Dr, Olathe, KS 66062 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New water heater installed and new copper added to clean things up. Also rerouted the flue to keep away from the PVC vented furnace.
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Near E 36th St, Kansas City, MO 64109 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Old flue, gas line, and water lines capped off and went back to a more practical single tank. Water pressure was about 70 psi and on an open system. Hopefully the new tank lasts 15-20 years.
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Near King St, Overland Park, KS 66213 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
The PRV was installed above the spigot which allowed the water pressure to be checked before the PRV. The pressure was only 80 psi. Faced with the decision to either replace or remove the PRV, they decided to remove it. This made the house an open system and a thermal expansion tank was not needed.
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Near Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
14 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A new AO Smith was installed. The copper gas line was replaced with iron pipe. A thermal expansion tank and PRV is needed when the pressure is this high.
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Near N Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64119 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
8 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
AO Smith GCR model replaced the Bradford White and a thermal expansion tank was installed. Also installed new water shutoff valve. Pressure Reducing Valve was easily accessible so that was replaced also.
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Near S Holloway Rd, Oak Grove, MO 64075 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
14 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith GCG 50 401 propane water heater installed. There were two major things we found on this job. The first was a gas leak on the line to the furnace. This was caught and repaired. The second issue was a loose flue pipe which could cause carbon monoxide to dump into the house.
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Near Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Fairway, KS 66205 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
25 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near W 112th St, Leawood, KS 66211 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
17 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed and a 4 gallon Amtrol expansion tank added in this Leawood home.
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Near Sagamore Rd, Leawood, KS 66206 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
23 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
We discussed the needs with the client and decided that they would be better off with only one 50 gallon tank opposed to two separate tanks. Upon installing the new water heater we found a baseball size hole in the backside of the flue that was not visible unless the flue was taken apart. These water heaters were almost certainly dumping Carbon Monoxide inside of this families home. We replaced the entire section of flue and installed a PRV.
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Near S Deer Run St, Olathe, KS 66061 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
8 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Goodman Dr, Merriam, KS 66202 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
16 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
A new Bradford White was installed along with a new main shutoff valve that was located behind the existing water heater.
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Near NW 75th St, Kansas City, MO 64118 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
17 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith GCR higher efficiency and heavier tank installed in place of a 17 year old Bradford White tank. The saddle valve for the humidifier was also removed and replaced with a full port angle stop.
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Near Aberdeen Rd, Leawood, KS 66209 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
16 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near SW Soldier Ct, Lee's Summit, MO 64082 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
11 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New PRV installed along with thermal expansion tank. AO Smith GCR 50 400 is a more efficient, heavy duty water heater.
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Near Linden St, Overland Park, KS 66224 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
14 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Near W 81st Ter, Lenexa, KS 66219 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
16 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
The new AO Smith was turned to face the front of the room when you walked in and the flue was increased to a 4" diameter. This tank was leveled and caulked to the floor.
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Near N Kenwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64155 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
20 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New water heater installed in the garage made for a quick replacement. Anytime you can back right up to the water heater being replaced and don't have steps it makes for an easy install.
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Near S Gardner Rd, Spring Hill, KS 66083 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
New Hybrid Electric water heater from AO Smith is over $350 per year lower in operational cost when compared to a standard electric water heater.
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Near Manor Dr, Parkville, MO 64152 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Flint St, Overland Park, KS 66213 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
16 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
New Craftmaster water heater installed and was provided by homeowner. This water heater has an air induced fan to increase efficiency. A thermal expansion tank was installed to help increase the life of the new tank.
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Near E 192nd St, Belton, MO 64012 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
20 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
New AO Smith ENT 50 100 electric water heater puts out 71 gallons of hot water for the first hour. New shutoff valve was also installed.
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Near S Sioux Ct, Independence, MO 64057 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
11 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near W 156th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near W 154th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
17 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Barely enough room to install a thermal expansion tank behind the full port ball valve. You should always replace old valves with brass free fittings.
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Near N Diane Dr, Olathe, KS 66061 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New water heater was installed and the water lines were hard piped with 3/4\" copper. A new full port ball valve was installed and the gas line was hard piped. The valve for the humidifier was also replaced.
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Near S Skyview Ln, Olathe, KS 66061 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
17 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near NE 98th St, Kansas City, MO 64157 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
AO Smith hot water heater was installed along with Amtrol thermal expansion tank. This house was piped in CPVC which is always a unique challenge when connecting to.
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Near W 130th Ter, Olathe, KS 66062 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
18 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Near NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near NE 48th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64119 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near S Freedom St, Olathe, KS 66061 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
9 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
A thermal expansion tank was installed with the new AO Smith GCR 50 400 hot water heater. The saddle valve was replaced with an angle stop and moved to the cold side. Most humidifiers should be feed from the cold side instead of the hot.
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Near W 75th Ter, Prairie Village, KS 66208 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
11 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install new AO Smith 50 gallon hot water heater and install a thermal expansion tank to help regulate high water pressure. The relief valve of the old water heater had leaked due to thermal expansion.
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Near N Mercier Ave, Kansas City, MO 64118 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
9 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Wedd St, Overland Park, KS 66221 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near NW 83rd Ter, Kansas City, MO 64152 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
27 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Chadwick St, Leawood, KS 66224 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near N 111th St, Kansas City, KS 66109 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near S Hallet St, Olathe, KS 66062 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near W 141st Ter, Leawood, KS 66224 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near S Mullen St, Olathe, KS 66062 5 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
14 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install new AO Smith 50 gallon water heater and thermal expansion tank with isolation valve. The humidifier shutoff was also replaced.
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Near W 150th Ct, Olathe, KS 66062 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install new AO Smith GCR 40 400 water heater. House did not have PRV and was on an open system.
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Near NE 113th St, Kansas City, MO 64155 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Near W 158th St, Overland Park, KS 66224 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
15 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install two AO Smith water heaters along with a 4 gallon Amtrol thermal expansion tank.
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Near W 145th Ter, Leawood, KS 66224 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64146 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
6 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install new GCR 40 400 AO Smith hot water heater along with a bonding clamp to reduce the negative impact that a water softener will have when paired with copper supply lines.
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Near S Blackfeather St, Olathe, KS 66062 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
19 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Near Woodstock St, Shawnee, KS 66218 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
11 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed. A thermal expansion test showed that the water pressure rose to 97 psi when the tank was increasing in temperature and then seemed to level off at that point. A thermal expansion was not installed as it\'s not required in Shawnee and the maintenance was not wanted.
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Near W 130th Pl, Olathe, KS 66062 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
16 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Installed a new GCG 50 400 AO Smith 50 gallon water heater. Replaced the saddle valve with a 1/4\" ball valve. The flue was adjusted to increase the slope of the water heater.
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Near N Purdom St, Olathe, KS 66061 6 years ago
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
Rating
Age
20 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
