Rheem is Honored Among Thousands of Entries from Over 55 Countries     

ATLANTA, May 22, 2025 – Rheem®, a leader in the water heating and HVAC/R industry, received two GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design.   The Rheem® Maximus® Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater with LeakSense™ and the Rheem® IKONIC® Super High Efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heaters were both winners in the Building/Architectural Materials category.   

The Rheem Maximus Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater with LeakSense delivers high demand hot water while saving energy and installation costs and reducing carbon footprint, all with smart leak detection controls. The ENERGY STAR®-certified Rheem IKONIC Super High Efficiency Condensing Tankless Water Heater offers a compact, space-saving design and integrated digital controls while providing continuous hot water.   

“We dedicate this recognition to our development teams for their innovative spirit and vision in creating industry-leading products that meet the needs of plumbers and homeowners while positively impacting the future of our planet,” said James Courtney, Product Management director at Rheem. “We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued customers for their enduring partnership, which has helped us achieve 100 years of business excellence.”     

GOOD DESIGN receives thousands of entries each year and has showcased the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world since 1950.   

About Rheem®   Founded in 1925, Rheem Manufacturing is a global leader committed to delivering innovative products that save energy and support a more sustainable future for heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial refrigeration products and solutions. Rheem is America's #1 water-heating brand with products available in more than 80 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the iconic Rheem brand in 1988, and today the company's portfolio of premium brands include Rheem®, Ruud®, Friedrich®, Raypak®, Nordyne®, Sure Comfort®, WeatherKing®, Eemax®, Richmond®, IBC™, Intergas®, Splendid®, Solahart®, EverHot®, and MHG™, as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell®, Witt®, ColdZone® and Kramer®, which are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG®) division.