For the Homeowner

Beat the Heat: 3 Heat-Inspired, Kid-Friendly Activities to Do Inside

School is out and the beaches are full—the dog days of summer are in full swing. Kids are home all day and looking for activities to stay busy while school is out. But those hot temperatures can make outdoor activities—well, uncomfortable.

For parents, high outdoor temperatures mean more responsibility to keep kids comfortable and entertained. Sure, your children may not want to sit around inside all day on their summer vacation,

HVAC 101: Understanding the Basics

From Parts to Processes, Here’s a Beginner’s Guide to HVAC

Air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces—you know your home needs a working HVAC system, but unless you’re a trained contractor, you might not know exactly what you need. In fact, maybe you don’t even know where to start.  

From parts to processes, we’ve broken down the basics of HVAC and answered common questions so that you can feel confident when choosing and installing a new system.

2022 Sustainability Check-In: Where Rheem Stands

Back in 2019, Rheem set off to make HVAC—and the world—a greener, more sustainable place. We call it our “A Greater Degree of Good” initiative, which centers on three main goals we aim to achieve by 2025:

• Launch a line of equipment that has a 50% reduction in its greenhouse gas footprint.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and achieve zero waste to landfill in our global manufacturing operations.

A Guide to Heat Pumps vs. Air Conditioners

How to Choose the Heating and Cooling Option Best for You

It’s an HVAC debate as old as time: Do you need a heat pump or an air conditioner?

The truth is that both can be great options to keep your home cool and comfortable. Beyond looking nearly identical from the outside, both draw heat from the air inside your home and use refrigerant to transfer heat outside on warm days,

Forbes Ranks Rheem the No. 1 Air Conditioning Brand

At Rheem, we like to think that we’re the best at what we do, with a dedicated team pushing us forward each year. So when we heard that Forbes ranked Rheem the No. 1 air conditioning brand, we were ecstatic.
“We are extremely pleased with this recognition by Forbes that validates our commitment to reliability, integrity and innovation,” says Mike Branson, president, Global Air at Rheem Manufacturing Company.

Home Heating and Cooling Insights: Heat Pump Myths Debunked

When it comes to what makes a house feel like a home, there are many systems running behind the scenes to ensure your comfort, health, and safety. But how much do you know about these workhorses of the house? For example: the heat pump. Offering an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners, heat pumps use the refrigeration cycle to move heat from the outside in, or the inside out, keeping your home at the perfect temperature.

A Quiet, Efficient System for Any Tight Space: Sound and Space Constraint Solution

When it comes to homeownership, you want your systems and appliances to work quietly in the background of your life, and not cost too much in maintenance, upkeep, energy, or sanity. Rheem’s Sound and Space Constraint Solution uses a forward-thinking approach to solve the issues facing many homeowners—small spaces, excess noise, and outdated energy use—and provides high-quality air solutions to address every home, even in the tightest of spaces.

 As a homeowner,

Decarbonization: The Movement and What It Means for Your Home

Carbon-Conscious Moves Homeowners Are Making  
With advancements in technology and more awareness of sustainable products and practices, it’s easier than ever to be a carbon-conscious and environmentally proactive homeowner. However, it can be hard to know what is good for the earth, and how to balance that with your home’s needs and budget, all while keeping an eye on your carbon footprint. The equipment and appliances that help power our homes and keep them comfortable use a variety of fuel sources.

How to Leave Your Home in Vacation-Mode

Top Myths Busted: Things to Know Before You Go
As summer heats up, so do travel plans. But before you pack your bag, make sure you’re aware of the myths about maintaining the optimal temperature and air quality for your home, and check out the best tips for prepping your home while you’re away.

Myth 1: If I’m not home, the HVAC should be turned off to conserve energy.
Well, this one is partially true.

Managing Your Home’s Humidity

How to discover, adjust, and optimize your home’s humidity levels for year-round comfort
With summer here, we’re ready to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But depending on where you live, a summer day could mean it feels muggy and sticky, or dry and arid. The difference between comfortable or clammy is the humidity.
Humidity is the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere. The more water that evaporates in a given area,