According to Mr. Robert Collins, “Durable
products create happy and loyal customers.”
Mr. Collins of Long Island, New York, was
commenting about his experience of 40 years
with one State brand water heater.
In 1966, Mr. Collins purchased a Princess Series
50-gallon glass-lined State brand gas water
heater from Long Island Lighting Company.
Ironically, the water heater outlasted the utility
company. In 1998, Long Island Power Authority
received federal permission to take over Long
Island Lighting Company.
Prior to purchasing the water heater, Collins
received hot water from a coil that ran off a
thatcher boiler. When he realized his family was
growing, he decided to upgrade to a more
efficient State gas water heater.
Throughout the 40 years, the water heater
never needed repair. Mr. Collins, his wife, and
four children took showers every day and never
ran out of hot water. “My two daughters spent a
lot of time in the shower growing up and never
complained of cold water,” Collins said.
In 2006, Mr. Collins decided to replace his water
heater with one made in the same factory as
the original. “I’m proud to support an
American-owned company that builds such a
fine product.” After 40 years of hot water, Mr.
Collins stated, “There was nothing wrong with
the one I had, but I proactively upgraded to a
new, more efficient water heater. Hopefully
it will last just as long!” The original heater is
now on display in the State Water Heaters
marketing department.
“We’ve worked hard to build brand loyalty with
our long-lasting products,” said Jeff Storie,
brand manager at State Water Heaters. “When I
hear of stories like this, it makes me proud to be
part of the State team.”
For more than 60 years, State Water Heaters
has built dependable, long-lasting water
heaters for commercial and residential
applications. State remains focused on
manufacturing durable products that last
longer. For more information, visit
www.statewaterheaters.com.
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Project:
Collins Family Water Heater
Location:
Long Island, New York
Product:
1964 Princess Series
Gas Water Heaters
Contractor:
Long Island Lighting Company
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For more than 60 years, State Water
Heaters has built dependable, long-
lasting water heaters for commercial
and residential applications. State
remains focused on manufacturing
durable products that last longer.
For more information, visit
www.statewaterheaters.com.
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