Water Heating Tips

Understanding Your 2023 Water Heater EnergyGuide Label

As a homeowner, you may have noticed yellow EnergyGuide labels on your water heater and appliances. What does the information on the label mean and why is it there?

Why the EnergyGuide Label Is Important

In order to help consumers comparison shop products, the Federal Trade Commission requires manufacturers to place EnergyGuide labels on appliances. The label estimates a residential appliance’s yearly energy cost and how it compares to similar models.

How to Update App for Comfort and Savings

Our Rheem® EcoNet® app has a new look, but that’s not the main reason to get it. The Rheem® EcoNet® app gives you control over an important part of making your home comfortable – your hot water. If your water heater is connected, you have the power to impact savings and peace of mind from anywhere.

Download or Update to Latest Version

The Rheem EcoNet app is easy to download and is available to iOS users and will be available on Android later.

Water Heating Industry Terms: A Mini-Glossary for Homeowners

Homeowners can be puzzled by confusing water heating jargon professionals use. Relax – Rheem is here to help! By understanding some basic terminology, you’ll be equipped to select the perfect water heater for your needs, save money on utility bills and even make wiser product choices. Here are some of the most frequently used words in water heating.

Electric Terms

Dedicated Circuit – A circuit used by one appliance or electrical fixture.

Rental Property Tips So Your Guests Love Their Stay

A great experience leads to return guests and more guests booking due to the good reviews and positive word of mouth. Rheem is here to make sure your guests have the hot water needed during their stay.

Comfort Is Key

Make sure your guests are comfortable. That includes supplying them with toiletries and kitchen utensils to having a clean bathroom and towels. Something that may not be top of mind is their need for hot water.

6 Steps to Help Choose Your Next Water Heater

Water Heaters are not an appliance purchased often by homeowners. Because you use hot water every day, it’s an important home purchase. Run through the following steps, so you’re prepared when you need to purchase your next water heater.

1. Get to Know Your Current Water Heater

It’s important to know the age of your water heater, what fuel type it is and the health of its elements. Determine how much time is left on your warranty.

2022 Blog Highlights: Homeowner Edition

We strive to provide articles that will help you extend the life of your water heater and find the next one when the time is right. We want to provide information about new products, new features and ways to make your experience with water heating more comfortable.

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Let us know if there are any topics you’d like to see featured next year by emailing us at waterheatingblog@rheem.com.

5 Things to Do Before You Call a Plumber

Most homeowners don’t memorize their water heater’s key product information. When you need to contact a plumber, following these 5 steps will make diagnosing issues and servicing easier.

1. Find out the age of your water heater

This is easy to find on the label of your water heater, but it’s different for each brand. On a Rheem® water heater, you can find the week and year of manufacture by looking at the first few digits of the serial number.

Federal Tax Credits on ENERGY STAR Certified Water Heaters

If you purchased an ENERGY STAR® certified water heater in 2022, you may be eligible for a tax credit. The existing 25C federal tax credit has been extended through December 31, 2022. The Rheem® Water Heating Division of Rheem Manufacturing Company certifies that the water heating models listed here meet the $300 25C tax credit criteria for ENERGY STAR® certified gas water heaters with UEF>=0.82 and Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with UEF>=2.2.

The Inner Workings of a Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater

Previously, we’ve demystified how condensing and non-condensing tankless water heaters function. The Rheem® IKONIC™ Super High Efficiency Condensing Water Heater with Recirculation, is the ultimate in convenience—and water savings—with unlimited hot water. Imagining how a compact, minimal clearance water heater can produce so much hot water quickly can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll walk you through how the Rheem IKONIC unit functions.

How the Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater Works

The Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater works like a Rheem condensing tankless unit with a slightly different process and added benefits.

Your Comprehensive Homeowner Water Heating Resources Toolkit

As a homeowner, you’re probably always working to keep up, improve and invest in your home. It can be as simple as cleaning up the counters or adding a new decoration. It can be as complex as renovating the whole house. There’s a lot that goes into owning a home, but in any case, maintaining a home successfully goes beyond the exterior and can get technical.

Your water heater is the backbone of all you do inside the house,