Marathon Water Heaters

You want peace of mind when it comes to hot water. Who doesn't? That's why so many of your neighbors are trusting in J.K. Mechanical to install a Marathon Water Heater.

J.K. Mechanical is well known for specializing in environmentally friendly heating and cooling. We also are leaders when it comes to energy efficient environmentally friendly water heating. The Marathon Water Heater is the most energy-efficient electric water heater on the market providing safe, economical hot water. It's durable, environmentally friendly and will provide you with years of dependable service

Water heating is typically the second largest energy expense in your home. Heating your water typically accounts for about 11% of your utility bill. An old water heater can operate for years at very low efficiency before it finally fails. If you wait until your water heater fails (Think flooded basement and or cold showers) do you really have peace-of-mind? In order to know if your water heater has failed you will need either no hot water coming out of the tap or (even more frightening) finding out that the water that used to be in your water heater is now on the outside of your water heater. If either of these happen - or possibly both - that's also not peace-of-mind.

Why you will love your new Marathon water heater

Lifetime Warranty: It will be the last water heater you will have to purchase for your home

High Efficiency: You will save money on your energy bill as the water stays hot. Thick Envirofoam© insulation allows only 5 degree heat loss in 24-hours!

Lowest total cost of ownership: Marathon efficiency saves energy, and your pocketbook. Their renowned durability eliminates buying a new water heater every 10-years (national average) this also eliminates the cost of re-installing water heater every 10-years or so. Significantly lower total cost & fewer problems than problematic ‘instantaneous' or ‘tankless' water heaters

Fast Easy Financing: The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) is available to help you with easy payments for your new Marathon Water Heater since J.K. mechanical is an approved contractor. It is fast, simple, preferred rate financing exclusively for Pennsylvania homeowners.

No smelly water: These don't need an anode rod, so it eliminates rotten-egg smell caused by anode rods found in conventional steel heaters interacting with sulfates found in many water systems.

High-Tech Construction:

• The polybutene inner tank cannot rust or corrode which makes it great for ‘brutal well water' conditions.
• The filament-wound fiberglass inner tank creates the toughest and strongest tank in the residential water heater industry. All tanks have easy-on/easy-off water connections
• Commercial grade high temperature dip tubes eliminate dip tube failures
• "Self-cleaning' action caused by true bowl shaped tank bottom coupled with a brass drain valve at the very bottom for more complete draining
• A "car bumper tough" polyethylene exterior resists dents, and bumps

No extra parts to purchase: Your Marathon comes with a factory installed T&P (temperature & pressure relief) safety valve, 4' of pipe insulation to save energy, and union fittings on all connections. In other words the price we give you to install is the price you pay.

J.K. Mechanical Customer Support: You are backed by J.K. Mechanical customer service professionals. We're here to help with all of your comfort and HVAC service needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more is the Marathon than a conventional water heater?
The smaller Marathon units will cost approximately 1 to 2 times more than a basic steel water heater. That is not a real comparison though, as you are comparing a lifetime warranty product that is super insulated, against a 5 or 6 year warranty product with minimal insulation.

Is it worth more than a conventional water heater?
Yes. Typically it will pay for itself in energy savings over a conventional water heater. The Marathon will save you energy year after year and after five years it won't have to be replaced. The other thing people often overlook is the damage to their floor and belongings when their cheaper water heater fails.

Why should I bother, my last water heater lasted 22 years?
That's impressive but not uncommon for older water heaters. Older water heaters had much thicker steel and more porcelain than today's units. Because manufacturers have cut so many costs from the manufacturing process, most steel water heaters made today will not last much longer than their warranty.

I am building a new house, wouldn't gas be cheaper?
Not necessarily. Although gas may be slightly cheaper, gas water heaters are more expensive than electric units and the venting now required for safety can be quite expensive. The thing to remember is that electric water heaters are nearly 100% efficient, as all of the heat generated stays in the unit instead of some going up the flue. Also, the Marathon is like a Thermos© in that it keeps the water hot once you have made it. It's the most efficient water heater made.
Many people are now building tighter, more efficient homes, and indoor air quality is becoming a concern. Any fossil fuel water heater can be a problem with carbon monoxide, NOX, and other pollutants needing to be vented. You can eliminate this issue entirely with the energy-efficient Marathon.

Residential Warranty

YOUR MARATHON TANK IS WARRANTED NOT TO LEAK FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR HOME*...
Marathon offers this no-leak promise because of its superior, non-metallic PermaGuard tank construction - a seamless blow molded polybutylene tank with a filament wound fiberglass outer tank for maximum strength. Superior performance, high-efficiency, and low operating cost...for a lifetime*!

* See Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information

Parts Warranty

Component parts of the Marathon water heater such as the thermostats and elements are warranted for a period of six years from date of manufacture for all residential applications, and for three years from date of installation for agricultural applications.*

* See Warranty Information Brochure for complete warranty information