American Water Heaters BFG61-40S40-3NOV Natural Gas Residential Short Water Heater, 40 Gallon

by American Water Heaters

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Reduces the risk of accidental fires involving flammable vapors from products such as gasoline, paint thinner, solvents, etc.

Product Description

American PROline with Flameguard Safety System40 Gallon Short Residential Natural GasReduces the risk of accidental fires involving flammable vapors from products such as gasoline, paint thinner, solvents, etc.40,000 BTUNon-CFC Polyurethane Foam to prevent heat loss & reduce energy costs Piezo Electric Igniter for easy start-up Fused Ceramic Shield Tank for anti-corrosion protection Factory Installed Side Temperature & Pressure Valve Aluminized Steel Multi-Port Burner for long life in natural gas and propane units Extra Heavy Duty Anode Rod Combination Thermostat/Energy Cut-Off Tested and listed with CSA International in accordance with the latest addition of ANSI Z21.10.1 or .3-CSA 4.1 or 4.3, CEC and 1990 NAECA approved. All models are certified at 300 PSI test pressure and 150 PSI working pressure Tested in accordance with proposed ANSI flammable vapor ignition testWarranty: 6-year parts, 6-year laborSpecificationsNOTE: All water heaters of any type MUST be installed by a trained and licensed technician. Failure to do so may result in damage, injury or death. Warranties may be void if installed by non-licensed personnel. We will not be held liable for any damages, injury or death caused by proper or improper installation of hot water heaters. We will not be held liable for any local state, county or city code violations caused by the improper selection and/or installation of water heaters.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 98 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 132 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B003XQPWOC
• Item model number: BFG61-40S40-3NOV
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,271 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Purchase, April 1, 2011

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Kimberly (El Paso, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Water Heaters BFG61-40S40-3NOV Natural Gas Residential Short Water Heater, 40 Gallon (Tools & Home Improvement)

This water heater was installed when my home was built in 2004. Since then we have had to replace the thermal coupler 4 times due to a design flaw. The company has given me the run around everytime this has happened. When I first call they always insist it is the gasline and not their product. Then even when a plumber changes out the part and the heater starts working they want you to reinstall the bad part a use a voltmeter to prove the part was bad at which point they will send you a new part, but you have to be willing to go without hot water for up to three days to get them to send it. As soon as we can afford a new water heater I am replacing this one. It has cost me about $300 in repairs so that my family doesn't have to go without hot water for days on end.