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Rheem Maximus Family Delivers Maximum Efficiency, Powerful Performance and Smart Control

March 14, 2024
Maximus

Designed to give the efficiency, performance and smart features you deserve, Rheem® now offers three Maximus® models. The Maximus family provides a comprehensive selection of super high efficiency condensing gas-fired water heaters that all meet ENERGY STAR® 5.0 requirements. With energy cost and installation savings, tax credits and powerful performance, everything about Maximus is a win-win. There’s no need to choose between sustainability goals and enjoying hot water.

Review of Maximus Water Heater Models

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Water Heating Plumbing Terminology 101

February 23, 2024
Water heater cutouts

Plumbing may seem intimidating at first. After all, plumbers have trained to work with complex systems that keep your home running. Here at Rheem®, we leave plumbing to the professionals, but we encourage homeowners to be familiar with plumbing terminology. This guide makes understanding and communicating with your plumber easier.

We recommend looking at our water heating mini-glossary first to learn the basics of water heaters and water heating measurements.

A Guide to Plumbing Terms

Reviewing the different water heater components can help you communicate with your plumber and understand how a water heater works.

Start Your Year with a Water Heater Refresh

January 23, 2024
2024 water heater questions

Happy 2024! A new year calls for new beginnings. Ring in the year with a brand-new Rheem® water heater or a water heater tune-up. It’s always a good idea to be proactive and regularly check your water heater to ensure it’s meeting your household needs. Read below for some questions to get started.

Quick Annual Review of Your Water Heater – Top Questions You Should Know

  1. How old is your water heater?

Wireless Cascading Meets the Most Demanding Water Heating Needs

January 2, 2024
Wireless cascading configuration

Need to satisfy large space heating or domestic hot water demand? The Rheem® ThermaForce™ super high efficiency whole home heating solution includes unique, first to market wireless cascading capabilities. Thanks to this innovative technology, you can easily meet high demand space and water heating needs in larger homes. Read on to find out how wireless cascading works and unlock ultimate flexibility and reliability.

Key Features and Benefits

Wireless cascading offers multiple benefits:

Flexible Configuration – You can wireless cascade up to eight boilers,

Rheem Commercial Application Engineering Team Selects Products for Optimal Water Heating

December 18, 2023
Application engineering

Ensuring a reliable and efficient process for accurately sizing and selecting the appropriate water heating equipment for a commercial facility is paramount. This is where Rheem® steps in. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, our Rheem Commercial Water Application Engineers Consulting Team is your resource for water heating and system design.1

Benefits of Proper Design

When choosing water heating equipment for commercial facilities, numerous design considerations come into play.

Explore LeakGuard in Tankless with RTGH Indoor Wi-Fi Models

November 7, 2023
Tankless leak detection

Going tankless is a great way to enjoy the comfort of continuous hot water. Now, you can also enjoy enhanced convenience and control with our newly designed condensing tankless water heaters. The new Rheem® RTGH Series Super High Efficiency Condensing units are ideal for tankless replacements and are available with built-in Wi-Fi and LeakGuard™ Leak Detection and Prevention.

Smart, Connected Water Heating

New features like the integrated digital display and built-in Wi-Fi give you a new level of protection,

Rheem EcoNet App – Smart Features for Home Comfort

November 6, 2023
Using smartphone

You just installed your new water heater loaded with smart features – now what? Often these smart features go unutilized, but they can make a big difference. Want to save or maximize hot water supply? Adjust your water heater schedule? Going on vacation? No problem. Using built-in Wi-Fi technology, the Rheem® EcoNet® app connects to your smart water heater to alert you of important information, help you address problems before they occur and save on energy costs.

Celebrating ENERGY STAR Day with Efficiency and Savings

October 11, 2023
ENERGY STAR Day

Rheem® is dedicated to designing for efficiency and helping you maintain a comfortable home. We have a history of partnering with the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program to help you save energy, save money and be more environmentally conscious with our selection of ENERGY STAR certified heating products. Now with the Inflation Reduction Act, you have more opportunities than ever to choose high efficiency solutions and get rewarded. As we celebrate ENERGY STAR Day,

Why You Should Care About Energy Efficiency Day

October 3, 2023
energy efficient water heaters

Join us in celebrating Energy Efficiency Day. This time of year, governments, organizations, manufacturers and utilities come together to promote energy savings and carbon emission reduction. To fully engage in this initiative, start by understanding what makes an appliance energy efficient. This knowledge will help you understand how energy efficiency benefits homes and businesses to make a positive impact on our environment!

Demystifying Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)

Let’s start by understanding water heater efficiency ratings.

Top 5 Things Homeowners Love About Maximus

September 14, 2023

Introducing the Rheem® Maximus™ Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater – the smart and sustainable choice for a high-efficiency water heater. Discover why it takes your water heating experience to the max!

1. Not Running Out of Hot Water

Maximus heats water up to two times faster than a standard gas water heater. No one wants to wait for hot water to be ready…or get stuck with a cold shower.