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4.3 | 12 Reviews

GE RealMAX Premium 50-Gallon Tall Natural Gas Atmospheric Water Heater

GE Appliances GG50T10BXR

Features

  • Household Size
  • Quick Recovery
  • Anode Rod
  • SmartShield ™ Safety System

Quick Specs

  • Type: Small Water Heater
  • Width: 22"
  • Height: 61 3/8"
  • Depth: 22"
  • Energy Star Rated: No

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Household Size

Provide hot water for the whole family of 3 to 5+ persons

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Quick Recovery

Quickly replenish hot water with a max-performance 40K burner

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Anode Rod

Durable design offers long-lasting protection against corrosion to extend the life of your water heater tank

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SmartShield ™ Safety System

Monitors the surrounding air and automatically shuts off the unit if abnormal temperatures are detected

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Self-Diagnostic

Monitors and reports on gas system status via LED status indicator

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Brass Drain Valve

Rust-proof construction can be counted on to provide long-lasting service

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Easy Installation

Replace your old water heater quickly and easily using standard water and gas connections

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Built-To-Last Warranty

RealMAX Premium water heaters carry a 10-year tank and parts limited warranty

Household Size Provide hot water for the whole family of 3 to 5+ persons

Quick Recovery Quickly replenish hot water with a max-performance 40K burner

Anode Rod Durable design offers long-lasting protection against corrosion to extend the life of your water heater tank

SmartShield ™ Safety System Monitors the surrounding air and automatically shuts off the unit if abnormal temperatures are detected

Self-Diagnostic Monitors and reports on gas system status via LED status indicator

Brass Drain Valve Rust-proof construction can be counted on to provide long-lasting service

Easy Installation Replace your old water heater quickly and easily using standard water and gas connections

Built-To-Last Warranty RealMAX Premium water heaters carry a 10-year tank and parts limited warranty

Features

  • Household Size
  • Quick Recovery
  • Anode Rod
  • SmartShield ™ Safety System
  • Self-Diagnostic
  • Brass Drain Valve
  • Easy Installation
  • Built-To-Last Warranty
CAPACITY
Unit Capacity 50 Gallons
APPEARANCE
Color Appearance Gray
WARRANTY
Warranty Notes See written warranty for full details
Parts Warranty Limited 10-year tank and parts
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
POWER / RATINGS
Burner BTU Size (k) 40
First Hour Rate (FHR) 82 Gallons
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Product Height (to top of water inlet/outlet connections) 59.5 in
Height to Gas Control 11.25 in
Approximate Shipping Weight 169 lb
Overall Width 22 in
Overall Height 61.375 in
Product Height (to top of unit) 58 in
Net Weight 161 lb
Product Diameter 22 in
Overall Depth 22 in
Vent Size 2" or 3" Type B Vent
Connection Sizes - Water Inlet (MNPT) 3/4"
Connection Sizes - Hot Water Outlet (MNPT) 3/4"
FEATURES
FVIR Safety System Yes
Vent Atmospheric
Controls LED Indicator
UEF .64
Temp & Pressure Relief Valve Yes
Height Description Tall
Fuel Type Natural Gas
Pilot Light Window / Button Yes
Configuration Tall
Drain Valve Type Brass
Product Type Atmospheric Gas
Family Size 3-5 or more People
Bin Testing High
Water Connection Location Top
Overheat Protection Yes
Gas Valve Self Powered
Anode Rod Magnesium
Altitude Rating 10100 ft
Temperature Setting 45-160° F Range

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Small Water Heater

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 22"
  • Height: 61 3/8"
  • Depth: 22"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

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4.3 out of 5

75% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Great water heater

Kev707 12/8/2025

Awesome water heater works great great capacity super efficient

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

3 Stars

Can I have a do over?

GE Realmax 10/23/2025

My State water heater started to leak over the weekend so I had to have a replacement put in on Monday. The GE Realmax was what the plumbing company had available, I have found that since the new unit has been installed we were having to turn the hot water up to a higher when we shower. I have also noticed that the GE Realmax is louder than the state unit was. both units are 50 gallon but for a first impression I feel like i took a downgrade. Overall I have been very happy with my GE Profile kitchen appliances and I was expecting the same experience.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

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3 Stars

Still waiting no hot water.

patient puppy 7/7/2025

The unit worked for9months, then the pilot went out. And it will not light up again. I can small gas, but the piezo will not light it. And the status light is out.Ben waiting 5 days now for service technician to come. GE you got to do better.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

1 Stars

Faulty Unit

smassey77 2/10/2025

I have had my water heater for approximately 3 months. In that period of time, my plumber has replaced the unit that controls the heat and also the igniter 3 times. Fortunately, it is still under warranty, but that means that I have had far too many cold showers with no hot water. I was told and I read that this is a reliable water heater. I totally disagree. I will let him replace that part tomorrow for the LAST time. Going forward, I will look for another non-GE model water softener.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

No, I do not recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

So Far, So Good - We're Happy!

JMikeDGV 12/26/2024

So far, so good! Product was installed by a professional plumbing company and we have had no issues at time of this review (12/2024). It's a larger unit than we normally install at our properties, but it's the size that we replaced and that has worked perfectly in the roughly 2500 sq ft home.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Makes hot water

Fredo22 6/6/2024

Makes hot water as it is supposed to and doesn't leak

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Easy installation

Sk88 4/13/2024

We have hot water all the time with six people in the household

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great water heater

Hvacthec 3/24/2024

It sucks that the drain it™€™s plastic it shows brass on brochures It give you the impression of this tank is garbage because it™€™s made with cheap plastic Great tank I have been installing 5 -10 what a heat a month for the last two years

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

Customer Provided Photos

5 Stars

It has great future and good capacity

3202 Cherry Lane 2/19/2024

We love it so far Working, pretty good, very satisfied

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Great product

William 85 1/27/2024

Great product easy install efficient would recommend to huy

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

Excellent for the price

chuckles2121 10/9/2023

Easy Install, quick recovery, well built, more than enough hot water. For the price, it definitely beats other options.

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

5 Stars

We love our new water heater. It™€™s nice and sleek

Vida13 7/27/2022

We can always depend on GE for a great price and great customer service

Originally posted on www.ge.com

Yes, I recommend this product

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