Rheem Water Heaters Earn Recognition for Second Consecutive Year 

ATLANTA (Nov. 10, 2026) - Rheem^®, a leading provider of heating, cooling, water heating and refrigeration systems, announced today that the Rheem Maximus^® Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2027 Home Reno Awards. The full list of awards is listed at GoodHousekeeping.com/homereno2027.

The Rheem Maximus Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater offers energy savings, durability and long‑term value to consumers. Engineered to deliver dependable hot water with the highest efficiency in its class, Maximus provides high performance for high demand homes, heating water up to twice as fast as a standard gas tank.^*

“Rheem is proud to be named a Good Housekeeping 2027 Home Reno Awards winner for Maximus, a premium water heater that offers performance, protection and cost savings for homeowners,” said Sherri Burkett, senior product manager, Rheem.

Maximus delivers up to a 0.90 UEF (Uniform Energy Factor), reducing energy use while offering rapid hot water delivery. Homeowners can monitor hot water availability, receive alerts and adjust modes remotely through the EcoNet^® app. In MaxMode^®, a 50-gallon Maximus produces up to 192 gallons in an hour, helping provide consistent comfort during periods of peak demand.

Maximus offers an industry‑leading 12-year warranty and long‑term value through reduced energy bills^† as well as potential eligibility for local energy rebates, where available. The integrated 360° LeakSense^™ leak‑detection system and optional LeakGuard^™ automatic shut‑off valve help prevent water damage. Premium construction, advanced diagnostics and long‑life components help ensure that Maximus is designed to perform and built to last.

The Rheem ProTerra^® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater earned recognition in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Home Reno Awards. The Rheem Maximus Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater and the Rheem ProTerra^® Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater are available through Rheem’s network of wholesale distributors and retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

^* Based on the recovery comparison of Rheem^® Maximus^® to atmospheric and PV/conventional vent gas tanks.

^† Based on annual operating cost comparison of 40 and 50-gallon Rheem^® Maximus^® Gas Water Heaters and standard gas water heaters of like capacity with minimum efficiency.

Rheem is a registered trademark of Rheem Manufacturing Company in the United States and other countries. Maximus, EcoNet, MaxMode and ProTerra are registered trademarks of Rheem Manufacturing Company in the United States. LeakSense and LeakGuard are trademarks of Rheem Manufacturing Company. Good Housekeeping is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications, Inc. and is used with permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.