Rheem Tankless Water Heater

Hot water is essential to the functioning of any residence. It is used every day by every person. Outside of heating and air conditioning hot water is one of the most costly resources in a home. In the United States the current model for hot water heating is to use a tank water heater. Tanks are very inefficient on multiple levels. A more efficient alternative is a tankless water heater. A Rheem tankless water heater will save space and energy.

This is possible because a tankless water heater only heats water as it is used. With a tank water heater water is being continuously heated to be available on demand. A Rheem tankless water heater only heats water that is being used. This can result in a 20 – 30% savings on energy bills. In addition with a tankless water heater there will always be hot water, because there is no tank that will empty or need to be reheated.

Rheem tankless water heaters can use either natural gas or electricity. The Prestige Series gas tankless water heaters utilize a condensing unit. This makes them even more efficient.

The condensing unit takes most of the heat that would escape through venting and uses that as well in the water heating process. This makes the Prestige Series up to 94% efficient. Condensing tankless units are available for either indoor or outdoor mounting, with freeze protection for up to minus thirty degrees Fahrenheit.

Rheem tankless water heaters take up less space than a conventional water heater tank. They measure a little over 2 feet in height. They weigh less than 55 lbs. This means they can fit in smaller spaces, including underneath a sink depending on size. Without a tank, the risk of a major failure and flooding are greatly reduced as well.

The Rheem electric tankless water heaters are perfect for smaller installations. They do not require a blower or venting like a gas heater. They can be mounted under a sink even.

The electric models include a range of uses from whole home applications to single sink applications. One of the advantages to a Rheem tankless water heater is the fact that they come is a wide range of use applications, making them a perfect fit for most home applications.

Another important feature offered on all Rheem tankless water heaters is Guardian OFWTM overheat film wrap, which provides superior fire protection. When installing any gas appliance fire safety is of the utmost importance. With Guardian OFWTM overheat film wrap and proper installation Rheem tankless water heaters are safe and efficient.

Some of the additional features that make Rheem a good option include a remote, digital display, and a self-diagnostic function. With the remote water temperature can be adjusted with the touch of a button. This is an added safety feature for homes with young children.

Additional remotes can also be purchased. The digital display will display any information should there be a problem. Rheem tankless water heaters are also designed to work with low flow.

Rheem tankless water heaters can also be installed in multiples for heavy usage. Two or more units can be installed together to ensure that no matter how much hot water is required, there will always be enough to meet demand. In addition Rheem offers a whole line of commercial tankless water heaters that can be mounted indoors are outdoors.

Rheem tankless water heaters are also energy star rated, and meet and exceed all specifications for energy efficiency. In addition many models may be eligible for a US tax rebate. Most Rheem tankless water heaters come with a 12 year warranty on the heat exchanger, a 5 year warranty on parts, and 1 Year on labor. Tankless water heaters are also easy to install, and most heating or plumbing contractors are able to take care of an installation.

There are many advantages for using a tankless water heater. A Rheem tankless water heater saves space electricity. It has the added convenience of being available on demand without having to continuously be heating water when not in use. Rheem also has a number of different models available to fit any situation. Rheem tankless water heaters can be found nationwide and online.