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When your household water heater fails, it can be a disaster. No hot water can mean no washing up, no showering and sometimes no heating either. So it pays to do your research as to which are the best heaters on the market. To get you started, here are 10 of the world's best brands.

Rheem

Rheem specializes in household water heaters, with a choice of tank, tankless and point-of-use models. They also have a range of solar-powered water heaters. Known for energy-efficiency and good warranties, Rheem is a reliable choice.

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A.O. Smith

Milwaukee-based A.O. Smith is something of a plumber's favorite. They make household and commercial units, including water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, and they're difficult to find outside of specialist plumbing wholesalers.

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EcoSmart

EcoSmart's water heater range isn't just eco-friendly. These water heaters can also save you 60 percent on your bills. They're some of the cheapest on the market, despite their excellent quality and sophisticated SmartBoost technology.

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General Electric

General Electric's hybrid heat pump electric water heater, the GeoSpring, made the brand a strong contender in the market. Released in 2014, the GeoSpring is among the most efficient 50-gallon/80-gallon options available.

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Stiebel Eltron

German company Stiebel Eltron has been manufacturing water heaters for almost a century. Its award-winning heat pump water heaters are energy-efficient, space-saving and versatile. They function well indoors and outdoors, even in lower temperatures.

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Bosch

Bosch has been making water heaters for 125 years. Their tankless water heaters are especially known for their reliability. Built to a high standard with high-quality materials, they're also really durable. The natural gas tankless water heater is among their most efficient units.

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Bradford White

All Bradford White water heater units are manufactured in the United States, so Bradford White parts are not much of an issue to replace. They come in a range of gas and electric models. And, although they tend to be a little more expensive than most, their durability makes them a good investment.

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Rinnai

Rinnai is one of the more popular water heater brands, with more than 30 million installed worldwide. They are perhaps best known for their tankless models, and customers are especially fond of their generous warranties.

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Takagi

Like Rinnai, Takagi is a Japan-based water heater manufacturer. The company specializes in tankless units only, concentrating on creating the best quality, most eco-friendly products in the world.

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Kenmore

Kenmore water heaters are consistently well reviewed. They're available in electric, natural gas, propane-powered and hybrid heat pump models. The brand offers pretty durable units, complemented by pretty good warranties.

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