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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse 80 Gal. Lifetime 4500-Watt Electric Water Heater with Durable 316 l Stainless Steel Tank

Internet #206021212

Model #WEC080C2X045

Store SKU #1001349120

  • Offers plentiful hot water without excessive energy consumption
  • 240V connection required for installation
  • Laser-welded 316 l stainless steel tank resists corrosion

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  • 4.4
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  • 78% recommend this product
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Looks great and so far so good! Happy with...
Looks great and so far so good! Happy with this choice.
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Took way to long for delivery. The product is...
Took way to long for delivery. The product is fine and a backup water heater for a 120 gallon on we have. If it had been our only heater, I wouldn’t have waited so long!
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Plenty of hot water now, great for the walk in...
Plenty of hot water now, great for the walk in tub. We’ll see how the electric bill fairs?
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Met my expectations well...
Met my expectations well
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Works great we can do laundry take 2 showers and...
Works great we can do laundry take 2 showers and a load of dishes and still have hot water to spare
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I'll give it 5 stars after it lasts 24 years,...
I'll give it 5 stars after it lasts 24 years, like my prior unit did.
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This Westinghouse water heater has really left a great impression...
This Westinghouse water heater has really left a great impression on me and would recommend it to all those that have smaller water heater’s so one with warranty also.
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So far so good....
So far so good.
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The added capacity is a major plus for our large household; we went from a 60 gallon tank to this...
The added capacity is a major plus for our large household; we went from a 60 gallon tank to this 100 gallon. Shower after shower, and plenty of hot water available. The heater has a fast recovery rate and doesn't require a larger than normal electrical service. We've only had it in use for about a month so I can't comment on the electrical cost. However, I suspect it will not be that bad.
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Easy installation. Turn on power, after 1.5 hour I was...
Easy installation. Turn on power, after 1.5 hour I was showering. No problems what so ever. The install took 6 hours Just because I'm a neat person. I'm retired 71 years old love working and if I was able to submit a higher review I would. The best. Thank you Westinghouse and home depot's for a good quality product. Joe R Kentucky
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Not as advertised
Second attempt at a review. Magically my first never made it. Heater advertised as a 'Lifetime Warrany'. The model I ordered, WEC080C2X045, and installed had 'N06' at the end of the model number. Figured it was a Home Depot identifier. Tried to register with Westinghouse to get Lifetime warranty. Told me NOT eligible because of the N06. Lesser model. 6 year warranty! Would not have bought this relatively expensive heater with only a 6 year warranty. E-mailed complaint to Home Depot Customer Care over a week ago. No response. I feel very cheated by this deceptive advertising and disappointed in no contact by Home Depot.
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    Beautiful unit! Out of power for 48 hours due to...
    Beautiful unit! Out of power for 48 hours due to storm and still taking hot showers!
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    So far so good.!!...
    So far so good.!!
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    Plenty of hot water!...
    Plenty of hot water!
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    Working fine. Check with me in five years....
    Working fine. Check with me in five years.
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    I've only had this product for a few weeks so it's to early to review its performance. I purchase...
    I've only had this product for a few weeks so it's to early to review its performance. I purchased it from Homedepot.com, the online store of Homedepot, and received it on time, in good shape. Shipping was efficient. The tank looks elegant, a little taller but less wide than my previous heater, and after adjustment of the thermostats, delivers hot water as expected. If I have the option of updating my review after a period of time, say one year later, I will do so.
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    Very pleased with the water heater. Recovers quickly which is huge.
    Very pleased with the water heater. Recovers quickly which is huge.
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    Avoid this tank at all costs! Do not buy!
    Avoid this tank at all costs! Do not buy! You won’t be happy. Heating elements are $62 each to replace. The elements will go bad in the first 12 to 13 months.
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      Great water heater.
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      Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons)

      80 gal

      50 gal

      40 gal

      Water Heater Profile

      Medium

      Short

      Tall

      Tank Warranty

      Lifetime

      Lifetime

      Lifetime

      Household Size

      5+

      3-5

      2-4

      Required Volt Connection

      240 volt

      240 volt

      240 volt