Rheem Water Heating News

2024 Heat Pump Water Heater Week Recap

This year’s Heat Pump Water Heater Week was one for the books! Here at Rheem®, this special week is a tradition that started from Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) Day hosted by the Advanced Water Heating Initiative (AWHI). HPWH Day has taken place every October since 2022 and is dedicated to energy efficiency education and awareness. From attending the annual HPWH Day program to watching our plumber live stream training, HPWH advocates from around the country enjoyed learning about the importance and benefits of this game-changing technology.

Recognizing the Best in Plumbing for National Tradesmen Day

Every year on National Tradesmen Day, we write a message of thanks to plumbers everywhere for all their hard work and service. While we’re grateful for plumbers every day, National Tradesmen Day is a great opportunity to recognize plumbers for all they do. Plumbers are the backbone of our communities and keep our households running smoothly every single day. Our homes run on hot water, and plumbers train for many years to master the art and science of the trade.

Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Brings New, Exciting Features

Get ready for an exciting update to the Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater. As the most energy-efficient water heating solution on the market, ProTerra models save homeowners up to $576 per year on energy costs1. Additionally, they offer built-in Wi-Fi and EcoPort™ (CTA-2045 port) to easily connect to utility programs and save homeowners even more. ProTerra helps homeowners drive a more sustainable future by reducing energy use and carbon footprint,

Now Available – New Indoor RTG Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters

Phase Out Information – Effective February 26, 2024

Rheem® is excited to announce the indoor RTG Series High Efficiency Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters are now available through wholesale channels. The new RTG Series will replace the RTG-1 Mid-Efficiency Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters. With the same proven performance both plumbers and homeowners have come to trust, this enhanced tankless line offers a new modern design.

Effective February 26, 2024, we are no longer accepting orders on indoor RTG-1 Natural Gas Water Heaters.

HotWave Is Popular, Winning Awards and in the News

Rheem® HotWave® is the multipurpose hose sprayer that provides on-demand heated water for outdoor cleaning projects. It’s a safe and easy way to wash your car, rinse off your outdoor patio and equipment or give your furry friend a bath. It evolved over the years, starting from a sketch to becoming an innovative and versatile tool for homeowners. We’re proud to announce HotWave received multiple awards in 2023 and was featured in news outlets.

Make Life Easier with the Newest RheemLabs Innovation: Near-Boiling Water on Demand

No more waiting for boiling water. We all know a watched pot “never” boils. Now, you don’t have to wait. XpressHot™ provides filtered, near-boiling hot water right out of the tap. When you’re ready for a hot cup of tea or trying to cook some spaghetti noodles in a hurry, it may be just what you need to save time and reduce a little stress.

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Reflecting on Milestones for the 50th Anniversary of the Rheem Montgomery Plant

1970s

Fifty years ago, in October 1971, Rheem® broke ground on a 200,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Alabama to produce water heaters for households in the Southeastern United States. Since opening in 1972, the plant has undergone two major expansions and now ships both residential and commercial water heating systems to households and businesses across North America. Rheem has grown to be the largest manufacturer of water heaters worldwide with the Montgomery plant shipping to Canada,

Department of Energy Policy Enforcement – Electric Storage Water Heaters

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 – Impacted Products Update
Department of Energy Policy Enforcement – Electric Tank Water Heaters
Effective January 1, 2022, electric tank water heaters with inputs less than or equal to 12kW will:
– require their efficiency be rated in terms of Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) and
– meet applicable NAECA III consumer (residential) efficiency requirements.
This will result in changes to our residential and commercial electric tank water heater offerings.