For the Homeowner

Snow Day Fun: 5 Kid-Friendly Winter Activities to Do Inside

If weather outside is frightful, stay warm and comfortable inside this winter season. But if you’re a parent, you know that staying put and finding activities for your kids to do at home can be challenging.

Why not embrace the weather and explore the science behind it? We’ve rounded up five fun, family-friendly science experiments and activities that explore wintery weather and heating and cooling that you can do from the comfort of your home or yard.

Inflation Reduction Act 101: What Homeowners Need to Know

In August, the U.S. Government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a comprehensive energy policy bill that provides a record $370 billion for climate and energy initiatives. For homeowners, the IRA comes with incentives to install environmentally friendly equipment including HVAC products.

So, how does the IRA impact you?

We asked Matthew Thornblad, Senior Public Policy and Communications Director at Rheem, and Karen Meyers, Vice President of Government Affairs,

6 Things to Look For in a Sustainable HVAC System

For many homeowners, meeting their home sustainability goals starts with energy efficiency. And while there are many avenues to greener, more efficient homes, HVAC is one area that can make a big impact—and fast.

We know that buying a new HVAC system—let alone an efficient one—can be an overwhelming process. Here are six green features to keep on your radar when looking for a sustainable HVAC system.

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5 Common HVAC Sustainability Questions, Answered

Although there are many factors to consider when creating a greener home, re-evaluating your HVAC system should be near the top of your list, as a sustainable HVAC system can help decrease energy consumption, lower your carbon footprint and more.

We’ve already talked about features to look for in an energy-efficient HVAC system, but how should you maintain it after installation?

Let’s explore common sustainability questions contractors receive from homeowners and recommendations on how to maintain your heating and cooling system so that it works with the environment,

A Quick Guide to Buying a New HVAC System

When it’s time to buy new HVAC equipment, where do you start?

With so many HVAC solutions on the market, the search for the perfect heating and cooling system for your home can be overwhelming. From feature-rich, designed-for-you solutions to working with a professional contractor, here’s what you can expect when buying an HVAC system.

Designed with You in Mind

Although everyone has different HVAC needs depending on where they live,

Beat the Heat: 3 Heat-Inspired, Kid-Friendly Activities to Do Inside

School is out and the beaches are full—the dog days of summer are in full swing. Kids are home all day and looking for activities to stay busy while school is out. But those hot temperatures can make outdoor activities—well, uncomfortable.

For parents, high outdoor temperatures mean more responsibility to keep kids comfortable and entertained. Sure, your children may not want to sit around inside all day on their summer vacation,

HVAC 101: Understanding the Basics

From Parts to Processes, Here’s a Beginner’s Guide to HVAC

Air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces—you know your home needs a working HVAC system, but unless you’re a trained contractor, you might not know exactly what you need. In fact, maybe you don’t even know where to start.  

From parts to processes, we’ve broken down the basics of HVAC and answered common questions so that you can feel confident when choosing and installing a new system.

2022 Sustainability Check-In: Where Rheem Stands

Back in 2019, Rheem set off to make HVAC—and the world—a greener, more sustainable place. We call it our “A Greater Degree of Good” initiative, which centers on three main goals we aim to achieve by 2025:

• Launch a line of equipment that has a 50% reduction in its greenhouse gas footprint.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and achieve zero waste to landfill in our global manufacturing operations.

A Guide to Heat Pumps vs. Air Conditioners

How to Choose the Heating and Cooling Option Best for You

It’s an HVAC debate as old as time: Do you need a heat pump or an air conditioner?

The truth is that both can be great options to keep your home cool and comfortable. Beyond looking nearly identical from the outside, both draw heat from the air inside your home and use refrigerant to transfer heat outside on warm days,

Forbes Ranks Rheem the No. 1 Air Conditioning Brand

At Rheem, we like to think that we’re the best at what we do, with a dedicated team pushing us forward each year. So when we heard that Forbes ranked Rheem the No. 1 air conditioning brand, we were ecstatic.
“We are extremely pleased with this recognition by Forbes that validates our commitment to reliability, integrity and innovation,” says Mike Branson, president, Global Air at Rheem Manufacturing Company.