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GE 40 Gallon FVIR Natural Gas Short Water Heater




GE is one of the most recognized names in the world of appliances. You have seen the GE name in light bulbs, stoves, washing machines and dryers and refrigerators. Did you know that they have a complete line of Water Heaters? A good majority of homeowners have yet to replace their water heaters with new ones. Now is the time to start saving money on your energy bills and on your water bills. It is a good idea to start shopping around and getting some pricing.

One of the best GE 40 Gallon FVIR Natural Gas Short Water 6YR 36,000 BTU. This water heater carries the best of the best name brands in the business. You will want to check out this water heater and see if it can help your home save time and money on your electric and on your water bills. Let’s take a look at the features and specifications that this water heater has to offer.


This 40 Gallon Natural Gas Short Water heater has a Piezo Ignition System installed. This means that this water heater does not require a match to light the burners. This Piezo Ignition Systems are 100% safe and they work great. Another feature is that this water heater has a 7,700 ft factory altitude compliancy. The water heater has a Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve that offers protection if there is too much pressure is building up in the water heater.

Installed is the Smart Shield Sensor System that has a one of a kind air and fuel shut down instrument that gives the water heater extra protection from flammable vapors from igniting outside the water heater. This 40-gallon water heater from GE is a maintenance free combustion air intake; you won’t have to ever replace filters again. This system has low NOx emissions for a more environmentally friendly water heater.

GE 40 Gallon FVIR Natural Gas Short Water Heater 6YR 36,000 BTU

GE 40 Gallon FVIR Natural Gas Short Water Heater Specifications

The GE 40 Gallon FVIR Natural Gas Short Water heater 6YR is a 36,000 BTU water Heater. This water heater is used with Natural Gas and has a tank capacity of 40 gallons. This water heater is compact in size; it measures in a 20.125 inches in depth and 20.125 inches in diameter. The draft hood is 3 inches and it has a gas connection of 1/2 inches. The water connections are 3/4”, since this a gas water heater, you won’t need any electrical requirements. You will save al to of money on your electric bills when you use a gas fired water heater.


This GE 40 Gallon Water Heater is not Energy Star Rated nor does it have an ETL Safety Listing but there are safety features like the Piezo Ignition System and the Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves. This water heater is CSA Certified and is made for residential water heater use.

You can trust the GE name and they have the best reputation of any appliance company out there. These water heaters are compact and won’t take up much room at all.