Recommendation for reliable electric water heater

[GoshenPlumber]

Time to replace my 14 year old electric water heater. I am looking for brand recommendations. In my area (Morgantown, WV), the following brands are available from local suppliers:
AO Smith, Emax, Noritz, GE, Whirlpool, American Water Heater, Rheem, Bradford White

My #1 priority is reliability.

Which brand would you recommend and why?

 

[stevemachine]

I prefer AO Smith myself. I've installed handfuls of them with no issues at all. I've saw some Bradford whites fail before warranty was up on a few occasions. Rheem is good, I've installed one at my mom's and it's still running well after a few years. I'd stay away from GE, they're junk up here at least, the ol home Depot special.

 

[jeremy]

Rheem and Kenmore are good budget solutions. However if you're searching for something better I would also advise AO.

 

[slls]

I have Rheem trouble free for 5 yrs so far.