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Marathon Water Heaters

Information about the PUD's water heater rebate program, which provides

Choosing a new water heater

If your water heater is 10 or more years old, it might be wise to replace it. Many people wait until their water heater fails. Then, when faced with a puddle on the floor and no hot water they don't have time to shop for the best priced, highest efficiency models. That's too bad, because like most appliances, prices and operating costs can vary widely.

We recommend you purchase a Marathon® water heater. Marathon water heaters carry a lifetime warranty against tank leakage and are the most energy-efficient water heaters on the market. We offer a $250 rebate on Marathon electric water heaters.

Marathon advantages:

Marathon electric water heaters offer these advantages:

  • Technologically advanced design is clearly differentiated from short lived steel water heaters.
  • It’s the most durable water heater made, with a warranty to match
  • Envirofoam™ insulation is completely free of CFC and HCFC ozone depleting gases. Marathon leads the way in environmental friendly manufacturing, design and operation.
  • Tank comes complete with a factory installed vacuum relief valve, ¾" brass tee and ¾" brass nipple for easy, professional installations.
  • Replaceable brass drain valve
  • Seamless blow molded polybutylene tank with no anode rod required for a corrosion free life
  • High temperature, commercial-grade diptubes for greater durability
  • The filament wound fiberglass outer tank is designed to be more flexible and withstand more pressure than conventional tanks
  • Our unique high temperature dip tube is offset from the concave bottom, creating a "whirlpool effect" which helps prevent sediment build-up
  • Every tank includes 4' of pipe insulation for even greater savings.

Rebates & Financing

We offer a $250 rebate on lifetime warrantied energy-efficient Marathon® electric water heaters.

Financing is available to qualified PUD customers. Terms are 0% interest for 12 months, billed with your electric account.  Please contact our Energy Experts at (503) 366-5470 or experts@crpud.org for loan approval before you shop.

Download rebate application (pdf file)

Rebate qualifications:

  • Marathon water heaters with a storage capacity of at least 50 gallons qualify
  • The tank must be installed in a home or business served by Columbia River PUD.
  • The tank may be a replacement for an existing tank, or a new installation.

Local dealers

These local dealers stock at least one model of Marathon water heater. You are not required to purchase from one of these dealers in order to receive a rebate from the PUD.

Scappoose

Columbia NW Heating *
(503) 543-3624

Scappoose Ace Hardware
(503) 543-6317

* Installs water heaters
• Offers instant rebates & financing

St. Helens

Ace Hardware
(503) 397-2244

Illias Plumbing *
Phone (503) 397-3941

NW Plumbing Services *•
(503) 366-1323

RLJ Plumbing *•
(503) 397-4947

Sharp's Plumbing *
(503) 397-7900

Stan's Refrigeration
(503) 397-5510

* Installs water heaters
•Offers instant rebates & financing

Rainier

Diedrich's*•
(503) 556-9439

Rainier True Value Hardware
(503) 556-3171

* Installs water heaters
• Offers instant rebates & financing

For more information

For more information on water heating for your home, visit these sites:

Our Energy Experts can also answer any questions you may have about water heating. Contact them for more information:

Columbia River PUD
Energy Experts
PO Box 1193, St. Helens, OR 97051
64001 Columbia River Hwy
Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 366-5470 phone
experts@crpud.org email