01/30/2026
The newer made GE water heater are nice they run 5500w making them a true 50 gallon with faster recovery rate than the typical 4500w element units. The only caveat being you need a 30 amp breaker which is typical, standard practice on 4500w units. However 4500w units only require a 25 amp breaker techinally, with some units evening running at the lower 3500w . The standard in todays modern world is your 30 amp double pole breaker for the water heater.