GE RealMax Choice Natural Gas 40 Gallon Short Water Heater with 8-Year Parts Warranty
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GE RealMax Choice Natural Gas 40 Gallon Short Water Heater with 8-Year Parts Warranty
$689.97
About this Item
Product Height
47.5 Inches
Product Width
22 Inches
Product Depth
22 Inches
Tank Diameter (in.)
22 Inches
Height Top of Connectors (in.)
50.38 Inches
Height Top of Tank (in.)
48.88 Inches
Height to top of vent cap (in.)
52.25 Inches
Product Weight (lbs.)
133 Lb(s)
Type
Tank
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas Type
Natural Gas
Install Location
-
Size
Short
Gallon Size (Nominal)
40
Gallon Size (Rated)
40
Number of People per Household
3-5 People
Number of Simultaneous Faucets/Showers
-
Overheat Protection
Yes
Pilot Light Window
Yes
Pilot Reset Button
Yes
Water Connection Size
3/4 in. MNPT
Tank Valve Size (T & P)
3/4 in. FNPT
Minimum Temperature (F)
50
Maximum Temperature (F)
160
Number of Elements
-
Power Output (kilowatts)
-
Gallons in First Hour
78
WiFi
No
Bluetooth
No
BTU Size (k)
38
Recovery Rate at 90F Rise (gallons/hour)
38
Maximum Gallons per Min.
-
Voltage
-
Amperage (A)
-
Breaker Size (A)
-
Total Watts (W)
-
Watts per Element
-
Vent Type
Atmospheric 3" or 4" type B
Foam Insulation
-
Insulation Thickness
2 Inches
Tank Lining Material
Glass
Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
Yes
Water Connection Location
Top
Wire Size (guage)
-
Drain Valve
Polymer
Control Type
Thermostat
LED Status Indicator
Yes
Warranty Terms - Labor
12 Month(s)
Warranty Terms - Parts
96 Month(s)
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Foxyjig from
Cool extra features and quality parts visible
My last water heater lasted 19 years. This has same heavy duty parts as my old one as far ax i can tell. The big box stores use plastic drain connectors this is brass. The warrenty on tank heater is 12 years longer big box stores as well. It has error codes on it my last one didnt but this may be technology advance. So far so good but just got it so time will tell
Date published: 2025-08-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Birdman69 from
EASY install and start-up
The installation and startup was a breeze! I didn't realize how inefficient my old water heater was until I got this installed.
Date published: 2025-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TerryNana from
water heater
My plumber installed this water heater. I value his opinion and I think he made a wise choice. My old water heater must have been super old because I actually have really hot water now. I actually had to turn it down some. So far so good!
Date published: 2025-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Asshoe from
How i like my tank
I have only had this tank for 2 weeks so far it works great . Like every thing you buy new works great .Ask me in 6 years from now to see how I feel about your tank ?
Date published: 2025-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Betty4833 from
I like that I can change the temperature easily.
My new GE water heater is working perfectly and I have plenty of hot water when I need it. Installation by Smith and Keene went well without any problems.
Date published: 2025-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dsess from
New water heater
The water heater is doing exactly what we hoped, delivers hot water when needed. Seems to be efficient.
Date published: 2025-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
WaterHeaterOwner2025 from
Size matters!
Water heater is a great size and fits in the attic well.
Date published: 2025-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RHB29 from
The water heater unit is easy to operate
Excellent water heater, love your able to adjust the heat settings to numerous settings. Installation was very easy.
Date published: 2024-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chance51 from
Gas water heater
40gal gas water heater. Installed 11-21-2024 Had it installed by local plumber. choose because of the 12 yr warranty. Choose over a more expensive mfg because of the longer warrenty.
Date published: 2024-11-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Captainwingfoot from
Improvements make a great water heater better
We are anxious to place this water heater in service as it replaces the same model that had a non repairable leaking drain valve . We invested a lot of effort choosing this model. While having to get a replacement was unsettling, GE’s quick response to detail information we provided restored our confidence in our choice of brand and model we chose. Our contractor made the change out as near seamless as possible.
Date published: 2024-09-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
eric394 from
Does the job well
Excellent water heater. The full tank heated up in no time and provides ample hot water during use at great temperature.
Date published: 2024-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RustyLee from
Good heater for the price
It is an excellent water heater for the price. GE products have always been great for me
Date published: 2024-08-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chibb from
Great quality
Great water heater with an above standard warranty to back it up.
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dre67 from
Easy install
This appears to be a good water heater. Our plumber installed in no time with ease in one day when we discovered leak in the old one.
Date published: 2024-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marlons74 from
Water heater
Love my water heater, made a good choice by picking this device!
Date published: 2024-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JMar0906 from
Love it
Just got a new water heater and so far I love it. Who knew as adults the things that will make us happen are water heaters and stoves!
Date published: 2024-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Glock7777 from
I love the sensor
Great product quick working really needed it when bought easy to hook up when hooked up ready to work
Date published: 2024-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
The Govnr from
Gas Heater
User friendly controls. Heats water, runs silently. easily installed
Date published: 2024-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JRH2024 from
Great heater!
Great water heater. I replaced a 15y/o GE that served me well and I'm sure this one will be great as well.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hot water please from
Recovery time has not been an issue at all!
So far this water heater has performed great recovery time is very good love this heater.
Date published: 2024-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kristiie from
Great features
Great tank at affordable price and they did a great job installing it.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
INDICATOR GREEN LITE
INSTALLATION GUIDE DETAILED FOR GAS LINE THRED TURNING OFF GAS AT CONNECTION
Date published: 2024-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mrs Mom Barb from
Great purchase.......
works great and is saving some energy.We are very happy with the product warranty as well
Date published: 2024-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dav1122 from
Slightly lower than RHEEM
I bought one GE 50 gallon hot water tank 12 year warranty and 50 gallon tank 6 year warranty in 2013. Both are still working well. The reason I bought this one, because GE hot water tanks are the best. and also, I want to have one ready for replacement.
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bill schebil from
It works great!!!
It does what it’s supposed to do
I like the light that tells you everything is working
Date published: 2023-12-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dizane00 from
Great GE water heater.
The GE water heater was packaged in a way that it would not get damaged. Great size water heater. Water temp is amazing. Great product.
Date published: 2023-11-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TSB73 from
An upgrade?
I chose to upgrade(?) to a GE water heater with eight year warranty instead of replacing the (different brand) with three year and recurrent issues. We’ll see how the investment fares in five years?
So far, we’re very happy with this water heater.
Date published: 2023-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sen Meng from
Good performance
The product is easy to install! Also easy to operate.
Date published: 2023-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great Hot Water Heater
Very nice heater, installed well and is providing an excellent quantity of hot water. Very quiet and energy efficient!
Date published: 2023-10-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stevepham08 from
Great one
I Love this one. Working great and heating plenty of hot water very quickly
Date published: 2023-09-23