LouB wrote:

new heater will be more efficent and cut future energy costs

DONT open plastic tank drain valves, they have ONLY one purpose to
drain tank atr end of life!!

How is a new heater going to be more efficient?
Is there a new way to heat water with electricity (other than microwave)?


Better insulation. Electronic thermostats. For gas water heaters:
eliminate the pilot light.

Perce