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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2022 Blog Highlights: Plumber Edition

We’re here to help you find everything you need to know about water heating. We’ll connect you with Rheem product information, new products, training and resources you need throughout the year. The goal is to help you grow your business.

Subscribe so you’re here for everything ahead.

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.

Plumber Support Manager Profile: Robert Haworth

Meet Robert Haworth, one of our newer Plumber Support Managers (PSMs) who comes with experience in the plumbing, marketing and business worlds. He grew up in Ohio, then moved to Arizona as a teenager. He’s stayed in Arizona for 40 years and counting, although he’s worked in Florida and Alabama for a few years as well.

He’s a proud husband, father to six and grandfather to six. When he’s not tending to his children and grandchildren,

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.

Rheem HotWave Is Your New Multipurpose Hose Sprayer

Do you need a safe and easy way to wash your car, outdoor equipment, your pet and more? The Rheem® HotWave® multipurpose hose sprayer provides continuous hot water whenever and wherever you need it. It’s a versatile tool for your outdoor water needs. You can use it on anything from tough jobs like cleaning your patio to more gentle jobs like washing your dog.

The Features and Benefits

Rheem HotWave uses tankless water heating technology in a portable,

Highlighting Our Plumbers for National Apprenticeship Week

Plumbers may not always be in the spotlight, but they are at Rheem. This week is National Apprenticeship Week, so we are sharing stories from our Plumber Support Team. These plumbers are currently on our team helping other plumbers in their region grow their businesses. Mentors can impact the career and lives of their apprentices and clearly there are stories to be told.

Brad Davis

I have been in the industry since 1984 (13 years old) when I started working in the HVAC warehouse for my dad: cleaning the warehouse,

Plumber Support Manager Profile: Tim House

Here at Rheem®, we’re constantly seeking out plumbers who make us better. That means keeping the dialogue ongoing and listening, then acting. That’s why we have a team of plumbers who are our Plumber Support Managers. With their help, we can continue to expand Rheem’s plumber perspective and make sure every move Rheem makes has the plumber in mind.

Get to Know Tim

Tim is a new Plumber Support Manager from Kentucky who has dedicated almost his entire life to plumbing.

Innovation Learning Centers Provide Plumbers Learning Like No Other

We have dedicated top of the line facilities that we’ve designed just for plumbers. Plumbers have an experience like no other being able to learn straight from Rheem® how to best install and service our water heaters. The Innovation Learning Centers (ILCs) are here to give plumbers access to knowledge and hands-on product training they can’t get anywhere else.
Coverage Across the Country

We have 10 regional Plumber Support Managers who stay connected with plumbers in their areas.

Bringing You Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater Options

Rheem® recently expanded our heat pump water heater (HPWH) offerings to include more residential and commercial models. These heat pump water heaters are designed to be smart, sustainable and easy to install without compromising performance. By drawing heat from the air around them, heat pump water heaters save energy and energy costs while reducing impact on the environment. Rheem is proud to offer the most efficient1 and advanced water heating solutions available on the market.