GE 40 Gallon Short Electric Water Heater

Manufacturer reviews · owners of this model, published on the manufacturer’s site

• I've read some reviews about this water heater with people having negative experiences getting th temperature set where they like it. In my experience with this water heater, once you set the temp, you have to wait a while for the temp to come to the new setting. I'm guessing the elements only kick on after the water falls below a certain temp, which can take between 3 to 24 hours. I've set the temp three times, from the factory set 120°F to 125°F, and then again from 125°F to 130°F, the backed it off a bit from 130°F. Each time the same thing, had to wait at least a day for the new adjustment to settle in. So, in short, it works well. So if you are considering purchasing this water heater, I have had no issues with the temp setting not working properly, only, as I just learned, electric water heaters can take anywhere between 3 to 24 hours to adjust to the new temp setting. Also, we upgraded from a 4500w to this 5500w, and it costs less to run. Instalation was a breeze.

  BC8104/24/2026 06:32 PM

• I just replaced a 20+ year GE water heater. It still was working, but I figured that it would go out soon so I opted to replace it with this comparable model. I can only hope it lasts as long.

  Anonymous01/19/2026 04:17 PM

• I purchased this GE water heater because my previous GE water heater lasted 20 years. So if GE water Heaters last 20 yrs why try anything else.

  Murffie01/07/2026 05:45 PM

• Just purchased a 40 gallon short Electric water heater. Heated the cold water right up. Showered 30 minutes after finishing the installation.

  JoshWins12/18/2025 10:30 AM

• We bought this in desparate need of a hot water heater and we have had no problems or issues, water is hot fast and had no problems installing it!!

  Richie198212/06/2025 01:49 AM

• Nice and easy install. Seems like good quality. Hopefully get 10+ years out of this one.

  KDD HLM08/24/2025 11:25 PM

• We are receiving very hot water through out the house.

  Twopoor07/16/2025 07:11 PM

• Needed a new Hot water heater. This one is efficient and easy to adjust temps.

  Hallaandale05/31/2025 11:48 PM

• EXCELLENT PRODUCT, WORKS GREAT AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED ANY ISSUE

  NO ISSUE05/20/2025 02:43 PM

• Well-upgraded product, features are well-designed whereas the operator can easily adjust heater volume, conserves energy to the fullest.

  Alpha0312/14/2024 12:50 AM

• Makes hot water great again. If you’ve never had it you should try it

  Your mom 6905/03/2024 06:14 PM

• Hot water heater works great. Plenty of water for my three bedroom home. I could turn my shower on as hot as I want it

  8hit02/17/2024 11:15 PM

• It was a direct replacement, size wise, for the earlier model we had. Did not heat water as hot as the older model. That may be due to factory setting being set lower than they did 10 years ago. Otherwise everything was fine.

  Anonymous12/05/2023 08:38 PM

• Purchased at Spencer's - installed by their subcontractor. Looks great!

  bmh042410/18/2023 10:04 PM

• So far so good. Once we adjusted the thermostats to 130, it was all good.

  sav336708/21/2023 01:15 AM

• So far so good, works just fine. I live in a condo alone and it is perfect.

  emily8405/17/2023 04:30 PM

• The only thing that I would change is the way you get in to the heating elements and temperature adjustment.

  Wes 6904/19/2023 06:38 PM

• Works great very happy with purchase wanted a GE product.

  Robert90505/31/2022 11:32 AM

• I researched extensively before purchasing and got the most bang for my buck with this unit. Easy to install and had hot water within an hour.

  Bobbymil01/15/2021 01:18 PM

• So far, so good. It's only been a week, so I'm curious to see how well it's going work 'long term.'

  WillFoo05/02/2024 08:23 PM

• The water heater is working good. I didn’t give five stars, yet, because we’re working with the temperature setting to get it just right. It looks like a quality product and built well.

  Nanboo11/19/2023 12:44 PM

• The temperature on this heater is not stable. Sometimes we have to turn hot water on all the way and sometimes about half way. I would not purchase again.

  Too too late08/18/2023 12:02 PM

• Required multiple service visits to get thermostat adjusted for 120 degrees. Days later the range of temperature is 110 to 126. Not what I thought would be for a good water heater.

  Gee wiz11/12/2025 10:38 PM

• Just bought a new home and the builder went with GE hot water heater. It does not heat water very well at all. It was set to 125 and only puts out 98 degrees. Turned up to 165, and is barely better than warm. This is the first GE product that is substandard. Recommend a different brand of water heater.

  Sean277308/24/2025 09:04 PM