{"id":45,"date":"2014-08-26T17:04:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T17:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2017-04-01T18:42:29","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T18:42:29","slug":"fvir-gas-water-heaters-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/fvir-gas-water-heaters-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-them\/","title":{"rendered":"FVIR Gas Water Heaters and What You Need to Know About Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_898\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Water-Leak-Inspection-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Water-Leak-Inspection-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Water Heater Repair and Service 317-784-1870\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Water-Leak-Inspection-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Water-Leak-Inspection-Indianapolis-IN-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Water-Leak-Inspection-Indianapolis-IN-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water Heater Repair and Service 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>There\u2019s a new type of water heater on the market, and you need to know what people are saying about them before deciding to buy one for yourself. They are the new FVIR gas water heaters; where \u201cFVIR\u201d stands for Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant. There\u2019s several reviews from customers that have purchased these very units; countless reviews exposing the good, the bad, and the horrifying consequences of their purchase decision. <\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to learn more about FVIR gas water heaters, the warnings that come with them, and real-life customer reviews.<\/p>\n<h1>Product and Service Information<\/h1>\n<p>FVIR technology is meant to make certain appliances (in this case, water heaters) fire resistant. In fact, 11 years ago all water heaters models were re-designed to have this FVIR capability. Water heater prices have exceeded many customer budgets since then, even though many are not reliable units. When shopping for a new water heater, it is strongly encouraged to choose a make and mode that rarely needs repairs, has parts that are easy to find, and is simple to maintenance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Master plumber, Mark Weilhammer, shares his opinion on a few of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/gas-water-heaters.php\" title=\"Gas Water Heaters Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">gas water heaters<\/a> on the market today:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>Bradford White<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font>  A+<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font>  Trouble-Free, Common-Sense Design, Reliable, Easy to Service<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>Rheem Hot Water Heaters<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font> A++<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font> Safe, Long-Lasting, Reliable System, Easy to Use, and Simple to Service<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>Richmond &#038; GE<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font> C<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font> Warranty Issues, Defective Units, Poor Providers<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>A.O. Smith, Kenmore, Lochinvar, State, &#038; Sears<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font> D+<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font> Lint Filter Needs Constantly Cleaned, Poor FVIR Design, Warranty Issues, Defective Units, Poor Providers<\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>Whirlpool<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font> F-<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font> Warranty is Void if Lint Filter is Not Cleaned Every 3 Months, Bad Warranties, Defective Units, Difficult Parts Replacement, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/news04\/2006\/11\/whirlpool_class_action.html\" title=\"Water Heaters Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"red\"><em>**<strong>IN MY OPINION<\/strong>, Whirlpool water heaters are the WORST available units on the market today. Although American-made, they break down constantly and come with poor warranties. And all you <em>Do-It-Yourselfers<\/em> out there, forget about doing your own repairs. Several people have accidentally broken the internal gas lines, causing explosions, fires, and floods. Save yourself loads of time, money, and frustration by NOT purchasing a Whirlpool brand hot water heater!**<\/em><\/font><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/reviews\/whirlpool-water-heaters \" title=\"Water Heaters Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\nCustomer Review #1<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/homeowners\/whirlpool_water_heaters.html\" title=\"Water Heaters Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Review #2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"green\"><strong>American Water Heater<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p><font color=\"forestgreen\">Grade =<\/font> F<br \/>\n<font color=\"forestgreen\">Rating =<\/font> Poor Customer Support, Non-Transferable Warranties, Void Warranty if Lint Filter is Not Cleaned Every 3 Months, Defective Parts, Bad Customer Reviews<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/reviews\/american-water-heaters\" title=\"Hot Water Heaters Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Review #1<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Check Out these Outrageous Home Depot and Sears WATER HEATER REVIEWS for More Insight:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.my3cents.com\/showReview.cgi?id=68357 \" title=\"Water Heater Reviews Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">WATER HEATER REVIEW #1<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.complaints.com\/directory\/2006\/march\/7\/6.htm \" title=\"Water Heater Reviews Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">WATER HEATER REVIEW #2<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.complaints.com\/2006\/February\/13\/Home_Depot_Hot_Water_Heater_Installation_would_not_10139.htm \" title=\"Water Heater Reviews Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">WATER HEATER REVIEW #3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.complaints.com\/september2003\/complaintoftheday.september23.29.htm \" title=\"Water Heater Reviews Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">WATER HEATER REVIEW #4<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Information Provided By Mark Weilhammer, Master Plumber and Owner of Weilhammer Plumbing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Weilhammer Plumbing Company \u2013 Indianapolis, IN<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_25\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png\" alt=\"Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. Indianapolis, IN 317-784-1870\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png 180w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. Indianapolis, IN 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-714-0759<\/strong> for professional <strong>water heater repair in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong> you can trust. We are highly trained, licensed, and insured master plumbers with decades of experience in the water heater service industry. Owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Weilhammerplumbing\/about?hl=en \" title=\"Mark Weilhammer Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Weilhammer<\/a>, and his team of master plumbing contractors provide a wide-range of <strong>water heater repair services<\/strong> for residential and commercial properties. We offer free estimates, unit and product sales, exceptional customer support, emergency water heater repair services, and much more! Call 317-714-0759 to learn more about <strong>gas water heater service and repair<\/strong> in Indianapolis, IN today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a new type of water heater on the market, and you need to know what people are saying about them before deciding to buy one for yourself. They are the new FVIR gas water heaters; where \u201cFVIR\u201d stands for &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/fvir-gas-water-heaters-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-them\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[36,33,37,27,34,35],"class_list":["post-45","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-water-heaters","tag-american-water-heaters","tag-gas-water-heater-service-and-repair","tag-gas-water-heaters-indianapolis","tag-indianapolis-water-heater-repair","tag-water-heater-repair-indianapolis","tag-whirlpool-water-heaters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1016,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45\/revisions\/1016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}