Water Heaters
In Stock Premium Efficiency Water Heaters
Brand | Member | Retail | Size | Warranty |
| Marathon | $675.00 | $775.00 | 50 Gallon (25" x 67") | Guaranteed never to leak for as long as you own your home! |
| Marathon | $815.00 | $965.00 | 85 Gallon (29" x 71") | Guaranteed never to leak for as long as you own your home! |
| Ruud | $485.00 | $585.00 | 50 Gallon (22" x 56") | Six year warranty on tank. One year warranty on installation. |
Download the Water Heater Rebate Form 
Seasonal accounts, boiler applications, and buffer or storage uses are not eligible for rebates or reduced member price. Replacement parts or major relocation may incur additional charges. Pella Cooperative Electric reserves the right to refuse installation on premises where plumbing or electrical systems are marginal or unsafe. Dimensions provided are floor to top of fittings. Additional room needed for hookup. Requires a 220 volt, 30 amp circuit.
Water Heater Service
Cost | Service | Description |
| FREE | Delivery | Delivery to service location. |
| $150.00 | Installation | Installation at service location. |
| $20.00 | Recycling | Recycle used water heater. |
Real World Test
In 2008, Pella Cooperative Electric ran a side-by-side test to compare how much electricity each used. A 50-Gallon Marathon water heater was paired against a 50-Gallon Ruud water heater. Both units have a 4500 watt element and operated at 94% efficiency. Both water heaters were placed in a 74°room, filled with cold water, and the thermostats were set to 140°. Here are the results:
- The Ruud brand got to temperature in abour two hours, using 9.5 kWH.
- The Marathon brand got to temperature in about three and a half hours, using 5.2 kWh.
The water heaters were then left in the room over two days. The thermostats were left at 140°. Here are those results:
- The Ruud brand maintained the water temperature using 18.8 kWh.
- The Marathon brand maintained the water temperature using 8.4 kWh.
In short, the Ruud water heater was able to heat water quicker than the Marathon. The Marathon water heater used less energy to both heat and maintain water temperature.
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